Navy Rating · Aviation
AT Aviation Electronics Technician
Overview
Aviation Electronics Technicians maintain aircraft electronics systems, including computers, communications, radar, navigation, sensors, wiring, weapons systems, electronic warfare equipment, and tactical displays. When working at the intermediate level, they repair aviation electronic components and replaceable assemblies, calibrate and repair test equipment, and maintain associated test benches.
Core Skills
- electronics troubleshooting
- digital and analog circuit diagnostics
- automatic test equipment operation
- soldering and micro-solder rework
- test equipment calibration
- technical documentation reading
- RF and communications systems maintenance
- radar and navigation systems support
- quality assurance and configuration control
- safety and ESD controls
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- C++
- Linux
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Network Operations
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Certification
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
Career Growth
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) · Funded
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
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.
Related Occupations
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into AT. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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