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Occupational Report
for Avionics Technicians (49-2091)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.
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Avionics Technicians
Employment Outlook
for Avionics Technicians
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the statewide average.Due to low projected job openings in this occupation, reasonable employment opportunities do not exist. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Avionics Technicians
There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information
for Avionics Technicians
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Avionics Technicians
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$16.22 |
$19.04 |
$24.06 |
$28.45 |
$31.04
|
$23.55 |
$48,994 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
16.79 |
19.58 |
24.93 |
28.89 |
31.28
|
24.17 |
50,276 |
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Industries of Employment
for Avionics Technicians
Educational Requirements
for Avionics Technicians
Workers must have postsecondary training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Avionics Technicians
- Apply Alternating Current (Ac) Theory
- Apply Analog Electronics Theory
- Apply Electronic Principles
- Calibrate Electronic Instruments
- Complete Safety Reports
- Diagnose And Correct Malfunctions In Electrical And Electronic Equipment
- Distinguish Colors
- Estimate Cost, Time, And Materials Needed For Repairs
- Estimate Time Needed For Project
- Follow Government Aircraft Maintenance Regulations
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Install Alarm Systems In Motor Vehicle, Airplanes Or Other Transportation Vehicles
- Install And Adjust Electromechanical Control Instruments
- Install And Repair Electronic Equipment
- Install Electrical And Electronic Cable And Wiring
- Install Measuring And Control Devices
- Install Navigation Equipment
- Install Stereo Systems In Motor Vehicle Or Other Transportation Vehicles
- Interpret And Apply Service And Repair Manuals
- Interpret Detailed Electronic Design Specifications
- Interpret Technical Information For Electronic Repair Work
- Maintain Tools And Equipment Used In Industrial Repair
- Maneuver Heavy Objects
- Modify Electrical And Electronic Equipment
- Operate Electronic Calibration Devices
- Order Parts
- Perform Minor Aircraft Maintenance
- Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
- Read Repair Work Orders
- Read Schematics And Specifications
- Repair And Maintain Measuring And Control Devices
- Repair And Replace Defective Electronic Parts
- Repair Electromechanical Devices
- Repair Missile Detection Systems
- Repair Radar Or Sonar Equipment
- Test Or Repair Radio Transmitting And Receiving Equipment
- Use Algebra
- Use Calculus
- Use Computers As Tools In Computer And Electronics Repair
- Use Digital Electronics Knowledge In Repair Work
- Use Electronic Test Equipment
- Use Gauges And Other Measuring Devices To Test Electrical Equipment
- Use Geometry
- Use Metric System
- Use Trigonometry
- Write Aircraft Maintenance And Repair Reports
Schools and Training Providers
for Avionics Technicians
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Avionics Technicians
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
Related Occupations
The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Avionics Technicians matches the occupation in the list.
A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed
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