Description
The aircraft electrician supervises, inspects and performs aviation unit (AVUM), intermediate (AVIM) and depot electrical maintenance on aircraft electrical systems.
Core Skills
- aircraft electrical systems troubleshooting
- wiring harness repair and fabrication
- avionics interface familiarity
- use of electrical test equipment
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- technical data interpretation
- fault isolation and root cause analysis
- documentation and maintenance records
- safety and lockout/tagout procedures
- configuration management
- quality assurance and inspection
- team coordination in hangar and flight line
- time management under operational deadlines
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation Safety)
- Avionics Installation & Troubleshooting Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
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