Avionics Technician

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AVG. SALARY

$64,490

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EDUCATION

1-2 years post-secondary training

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

What To Learn

High School

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Beyond High School

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Education Level

Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.

One to two years post-secondary training

Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians typically need postsecondary education, such as a certificate from a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved program. Some enter the occupation with an associate’s degree; others have a high school diploma and train on the job or in the military. These workers typically are certified by the FAA.

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Extra Requirements

Avionics technicians may be certified by their employer for the specific aircraft work they perform. Technicians may get optional Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certification through ASTM International to substitute for some experience. They also may hold the airframe rating to work on an aircraft’s electronic and flight instrument systems. Avionics technicians who work on communications equipment may need a license issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

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