6332 Aircraft Avionics Technician, AV-8B

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

Civilian Career Paths

• Aircraft Maintenance
• Radio Frequency Engineering
• Telecommunications

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• 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.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.