Description
Avionics Officers (AVOs) direct the avionics department’s effort at the organizational and intermediate maintenance levels to provide the maximum support, coordination, and leadership in support of the organizational/intermediate level mission in the respective areas of aircraft maintenance, avionics equipment maintenance, integrated logistics resource management, and professional personnel development. AVOs are the subject matter experts on all avionics related matters and serve as the staff adviser to the commanding officer and other staff officers throughout the organization. The AVO is directly responsible to the commanding officer for the management, administration and control of the electronic countermeasures, aircraft survivability equipment and electronic key management system programs.
Core Skills
- avionics systems maintenance management
- aircraft electronics troubleshooting
- maintenance production control
- technical data interpretation
- quality assurance and compliance
- integrated logistics support
- supply and parts management
- configuration management
- safety and risk management
- technical training and mentoring
- cross-functional coordination
- maintenance scheduling and planning
- performance reporting and metrics
- leadership and personnel management
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation Safety)
- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- IT MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
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