Avionics Technician: A description for the avionics technician job
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Avionics Technician – Avionics and radar technician, avionics mechanic, radio and radar technician Inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs avionics equipment, for example radar, radio, pulse, navigation, auto pilot, and compass systems, installed in aircraft and space vehicles, using handtools and test equipment: Inspects components of avionics equipment for defects, for example loose connections and frayed wire, and for accuracy of assembly and installation. Tests avionics equipment under simulated or actual operating conditions to determine performance and airworthiness, using test equipment, for example oscilloscopes, digital meters and counters, and circuit analyzers. Adjusts, repairs, or replaces defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents, using handtools. Calibrates installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications. Adjusts frequencies of radio sets by signaling ground station and turning setscrews. Must possess Radiotelephone License issued by Federal Communications Commission. May also accompany flight crew to perform in-flight adjustments and to determine and record required post-flight repair work. May also sign overhaul documents for equipment replaced or repaired. May also operate ground station for air-to-station check of radar or other equipment.
Job industry: aerospace industry air industry
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