Avionics Technicians
O*NET Code: 49-2091.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.
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Visualize advancement opportunities, lateral moves, and skill development roadmaps. See interactive career maps showing transition difficulty and salary progression.
💼 Also Known As
Aircraft Armament MechanicAircraft Avionics Tech (Aircraft Avionics Technician)Aircraft Electrical Systems SpecialistAircraft ElectricianAircraft Instrument MechanicAircraft TechnicianAirplane Electrical RepairerAirplane ElectricianAirplane TechnicianAutomatic Pilot MechanicAviation Electrical TechnicianAviation ElectricianAviation Electronics TechnicianAviation Maintenance TechnicianAvionics Electronics TechnicianAvionics InstallerAvionics Systems Integration SpecialistAvionics Systems RepairerAvionics TechnicianComposite Technician
⚡ Skills (18)
Equipment Maintenance4/100
Troubleshooting4/100
Repairing4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Operations Monitoring4/100
Quality Control Analysis4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Active Listening3/100
Speaking3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
+ 8 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (23)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥C++
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Linux
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Oracle Java
Object or component oriented development software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥UNIX
Operating system software
🔥Workday software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Apache HTTP Server
Portal server software
0Avionics system testing software
Analytical or scientific software
0Computer diagnostic software
Analytical or scientific software
0Dassault Systemes CATIA
Computer aided design CAD software
0Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Maintenance record software
Facilities management software
0Operating system software
Operating system software
0Software development tools
Development environment software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0Technical Data Management System TDMS
Document management software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Avionics Technicians → Mechanical Engineers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (74% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (14)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Operations Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Quality Control Analysis
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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