ONET Occupations » 49-2091.00

Avionics Technicians

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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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.66)
  2. Repair - Things (4.56)
  3. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.07)
  4. Use my intuition - Data (4.00)
  5. Use my brain - Data (4.00)
  6. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.98)
  7. Listen - People (3.88)
  8. Communicate well, in person - People (3.75)
  9. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.75)
  10. Manipulate - Things (3.63)
  11. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.63)
  12. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.63)
  13. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.63)
  14. Organize, classify - Data (3.63)
  15. Speak - People (3.62)
  16. Follow through, get things done - People (3.62)
  17. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  18. Solve problems - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Repairing (4.00)
  2. Equipment Maintenance (3.88)
  3. Troubleshooting (3.88)
  4. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  5. Active Listening (3.62)
  6. Speaking (3.62)
  7. Operation Monitoring (3.62)
  8. Quality Control Analysis (3.62)
  9. Complex Problem Solving (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  2. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  3. Oral Expression (3.75)
  4. Written Comprehension (3.63)
  5. Written Expression (3.63)
  6. Deductive Reasoning (3.63)
  7. Inductive Reasoning (3.63)
  8. Information Ordering (3.63)
  9. Finger Dexterity (3.63)
  10. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.66)
  2. Integrity (4.63)
  3. Cooperation (4.11)
  4. Analytical Thinking (4.00)
  5. Initiative (3.98)
  6. Dependability (3.90)
  7. Achievement/Effort (3.78)
  8. Self Control (3.68)
  9. Persistence (3.62)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (4.56)
  2. Getting Information (4.40)
  3. Documenting/Recording Information (4.13)
  4. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.07)
  5. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.06)
  6. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.00)
  7. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.98)
  8. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.97)
  9. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.85)
  10. Analyzing Data or Information (3.75)
  11. Interacting With Computers (3.63)
  12. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (3.54)
  13. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.52)
  14. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (3.50)
  15. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.50)
  1. Repair Electronic Components, Equipment, Or Systems (4.56)
  2. Calibrate Or Adjust Electronic Equipment Or Instruments To Specification (4.56)
  3. Conduct Sequential Tests To Locate Electronic Malfunction (4.56)
  4. Test Electrical/Electronic Wiring, Equipment, Systems Or Fixtures (4.56)
  5. Analyze Operation Of Malfunctioning Electrical Or Electronic Equipment (4.56)
  6. Install Electronic Power, Communication, Control, Or Security Equipment Or Systems (4.56)
  7. Test Electronic Or Electrical Circuit Connections (4.56)
  8. Install Or Replace Meters, Regulators, Or Related Measuring Or Control Devices (4.56)
  9. Replace Electronic Components (4.56)
  10. Set Up Electronic System Test Equipment (4.56)
  11. Install/Connect Electrical Equipment To Power Circuit (4.56)
  12. Install Electrical Fixtures Or Components (4.56)
  13. Install Electronic Equipment, Components, Or Systems (4.56)
  14. Construct Or Fabricate Electrical Parts Or Fixtures (4.56)
  15. Repair Or Replace Electrical Wiring, Circuits, Fixtures, Or Equipment (4.56)
  16. Read Blueprints (4.40)
  17. Read Schematics (4.40)
  18. Read Tape Measure (4.40)
  19. Read Technical Drawings (4.40)
  20. Perform Safety Inspections In Industrial, Manufacturing Or Repair Setting (4.07)
  21. Use Knowledge Of Metric System (4.00)
  22. Use Aviation Electronics (4.00)
  23. Distinguish Colors (3.98)
  24. Understand Service Or Repair Manuals (3.98)
  25. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.98)
  26. Understand Detailed Electronic Design Specifications (3.98)
  27. Understand Technical Information For Electronic Repair Work (3.98)
  28. Conduct Performance Testing (3.85)
  29. Analyze Test Data (3.75)
  30. Repair Or Adjust Measuring Or Control Devices (3.54)
  31. Lay Out Machining, Welding Or Precision Assembly Projects (3.50)