Avionics Technicians
Installing, testing, and repairing CH-53 communications, navigation, and electrical components directly overlaps with civilian avionics maintenance.
How to prepare: Use the ASTM NCATT AET exam content to identify and study gaps in civilian aircraft electronics and maintenance practices. For work maintaining, adjusting, or internally repairing FCC-licensed aviation radiotelephone transmitters, plan for the General Radiotelephone Operator License.
What the civilian work involves
- Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
- 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.