Description
Aircraft Avionics Technicians, AV-8B, install, remove, inspect, test, maintain, and repair systems, components, and ancillary equipment of installed Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Radar/Electrical Systems to include Deceptive Electronic Countermeasures (DECM) Systems at the OMA level.
Core Skills
- aircraft avionics maintenance and repair
- communications, navigation, and radar systems troubleshooting
- electrical systems diagnostics
- electronic countermeasures systems support
- use of technical manuals and schematics
- use of electronic test equipment
- fault isolation and corrective maintenance
- soldering and wiring harness repair
- maintenance documentation and configuration control
- quality assurance and safety compliance
- teamwork in high-tempo environments
- problem solving under time constraints
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- OEM Avionics System Certifications
- NDT Level I/II (where applicable)
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
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