Aircraft and Avionics Equipment Mechanics and Technicians

Aircraft and Avionics Equipment Mechanics and Technicians typically perform the following tasks: • Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters. • Keep records of maintenance and repair work. • Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons. • Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons. • Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems. • Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools or soldering irons. • Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams. • Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons. • Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems. • Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel. • Fabricate parts and test aids as required. • Assemble prototypes or models of circuits, instruments, and systems for use in testing. • Operate computer-aided drafting and design applications to design avionics system modifications. • Perform installation, testing, adjustment, and repair of avionics equipment in uncrewed aerial vehicles, such as drones.