Avionics Technicians
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Day to day, the work is installing electrical and electronic assemblies in aircraft, then testing instruments and components with circuit testers, oscilloscopes, and voltmeters. Faulty parts are adjusted, repaired, or replaced with hand tools and soldering irons, following blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams. They also assemble switches, controls, and junction boxes, connect systems such as radios, instruments, and in-flight refueling gear, and run functional checks on the ground with support and test equipment. Maintenance and repair work is recorded as it is done. It suits people who like precise electronics work, close attention to diagrams, and methodical troubleshooting on aircraft systems.
Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate (vocational/technical)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$82'280
Median Wage Market Position
$82'280
What you might do
- Troubleshoot aircraft instruments with meters and scopes
- Install radar and radio systems in aircraft
- Solder or swap failed avionics components
- Lay out wiring from aircraft blueprints and diagrams
- Operate ground gear for flight-system function tests
- Record completed avionics maintenance and repairs
Skills that matter
- Troubleshooting radar and navigation instruments
- Soldering replacements into aircraft assemblies
- Layouts from blueprints and wiring diagrams
- Ground tests of flight electronic systems
- Records of every maintenance and repair
- Switches, controls, and junction-box assembly
AI & the future of this role
Automated test gear may flag faults faster, yet aircraft systems stay tightly regulated and safety-critical. Hands-on installs, certified inspection judgment, and liability around flight systems are likely to sustain demand.
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