What it pays
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Half of all Avionics Technicians in the U.S. earn more than $82,280 a year — the middle 80% land between $49,410 and $113,680. About 18,830 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Avionics Technicians”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Craft and related trades workers earn about ₹16,825 a month on average — around ₹2.0 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$82,280typical pay / year
18,830people in this work
$113,680+top 10% earn
₹2.0 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Analysing2
Test electronic equipment
+Run the bench test sequence on the flight control receiver using the depot test rig, log voltages and signal…
Test electronic equipment
+Run the bench test sequence on the flight control receiver using the depot test rig, log voltages and signal waveforms, confirm pass/fail against the maintenance manual limits, and note any intermittent behaviour for follow-up.
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Inspect avionics systems
+Perform the scheduled avionics inspection: verify connector torque, check shield continuity, confirm software…
Inspect avionics systems
+Perform the scheduled avionics inspection: verify connector torque, check shield continuity, confirm software version on each flight computer matches the config list, document discrepancies and escalate any out-of-tolerance findings to the avionics supervisor.
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Keeping the record1
Maintain records of repairs
+Consolidate today's repair actions into the aircraft log: record part numbers removed and installed, describe…
Maintain records of repairs
+Consolidate today's repair actions into the aircraft log: record part numbers removed and installed, describe fault and corrective steps, attach the signed work order and technician initials, then file it under the tail number record.
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Fixing2
Diagnose problems
+Trace the intermittent pitch trim fault: perform continuity and resistance checks on the actuator harness,…
Diagnose problems
+Trace the intermittent pitch trim fault: perform continuity and resistance checks on the actuator harness, compare readings to the wiring diagram, swap to a known-good module and record results to isolate whether the fault is harness, module, or control input.
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Remove faulty equipment
+Remove the faulty transponder from rack A2: isolate aircraft power and ground, disconnect antenna and data…
Remove faulty equipment
+Remove the faulty transponder from rack A2: isolate aircraft power and ground, disconnect antenna and data harness with tag numbers, unbolt the unit, log the serial and defect code, and leave the bay ready for replacement.
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Make1
Install avionics equipment
+Fit the new GPS unit in avionics rack B: verify mounting holes match the rack template, wire power and data…
Install avionics equipment
+Fit the new GPS unit in avionics rack B: verify mounting holes match the rack template, wire power and data per the installation schematic, secure grounding straps, load the configuration file, then run a power-up alignment and confirm navigation fix.
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The daily work14
Electronics principles
+Teach junior techs the electronics principles they must know for our fleet: cover Ohm’s law, series and…
Electronics principles
+Teach junior techs the electronics principles they must know for our fleet: cover Ohm’s law, series and parallel circuits, signal grounding, EMI mitigation, and how those rules show up on our wiring diagrams, using the B737 avionics racks as examples.
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Wear appropriate protective gear
+Prepare and distribute the pre-shift checklist that enforces protective gear for avionics work: list ESD…
Wear appropriate protective gear
+Prepare and distribute the pre-shift checklist that enforces protective gear for avionics work: list ESD wrist strap, insulated gloves, eye protection, hearing protection when on the flight line, and the lockout/tagout step, require acknowledgement before any bench or rack work starts.
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Follow safety procedures
+Run the pre-shift safety walk on the Avionics bench, verify PPE, lock out power to 28V buses, tag the unit…
Follow safety procedures
+Run the pre-shift safety walk on the Avionics bench, verify PPE, lock out power to 28V buses, tag the unit under test, complete the safety checklist and log any anomalies before starting work this morning.
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Perform functional tests
+Set up the bench with the wiring harness and test jig, power the system to ground checks, run the published…
Perform functional tests
+Set up the bench with the wiring harness and test jig, power the system to ground checks, run the published functional check sequence on the flight instrument and record voltages, then file the pass/fail test sheet to the work order.
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Take corrective action
+Isolate the failed LRUs from the failed test, compare suspect wiring and connector pinouts to the wiring…
Take corrective action
+Isolate the failed LRUs from the failed test, compare suspect wiring and connector pinouts to the wiring diagram, replace the faulty component or repair the harness, then rerun the functional test and update the maintenance record.
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Electrical systems used in transportation
+Survey the aircraft electrical system by tracing the 28V distribution from the battery bus through circuit…
Electrical systems used in transportation
+Survey the aircraft electrical system by tracing the 28V distribution from the battery bus through circuit breakers and contactors, inspect wiring bundles for chafing, note discrepancies on the system diagram and raise a snags list.
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Read standard blueprints
+Bench-check the elevator and rudder actuators, feed command inputs while monitoring position feedback and…
Read standard blueprints
+Bench-check the elevator and rudder actuators, feed command inputs while monitoring position feedback and control servos, verify control laws respond within tolerance and record any drift or hysteresis for engineering review.
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Aircraft flight control systems
+Pull the latest schematic pack, read the symbol legend and wire numbering, trace the fault path on the…
Aircraft flight control systems
+Pull the latest schematic pack, read the symbol legend and wire numbering, trace the fault path on the blueprint to the exact connector and pin, then mark the print with measured test points for the technician doing the repair.
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Repair avionics components
+Strip down the failed flight control module, bench-test each board, replace burnt components, document test…
Repair avionics components
+Strip down the failed flight control module, bench-test each board, replace burnt components, document test voltages and signal traces, and return the repaired avionics unit to the hangar shelf with serial, technician initials, and two photos attached.
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Connect instruments for navigation
+Wire the GPS and attitude indicators to the mission bus per the wiring diagram, verify pinouts and shielding,…
Connect instruments for navigation
+Wire the GPS and attitude indicators to the mission bus per the wiring diagram, verify pinouts and shielding, power up the navigation stack, confirm satellite lock and correct heading output, then log results and notify flight ops if alignment drifts.
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Mount antennas
+Mount the VHF and GPS antennas at the specified skin doubler locations, torque each coax connector to spec,…
Mount antennas
+Mount the VHF and GPS antennas at the specified skin doubler locations, torque each coax connector to spec, seal cable entries with approved sealant, perform antenna SWR sweep, record readings and attach photos to the maintenance packet.
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Run cables and wiring
+Run the new bundle from the avionics bay to the tail through existing loom paths, dress and secure with split…
Run cables and wiring
+Run the new bundle from the avionics bay to the tail through existing loom paths, dress and secure with split loom and clamps every six inches, continuity-test each conductor, update the aircraft wiring schematic and sign off on the logbook page.
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Reinstall repaired systems
+Reinstall the repaired flight computer and display units, torque all rack fasteners to spec, reconnect power…
Reinstall repaired systems
+Reinstall the repaired flight computer and display units, torque all rack fasteners to spec, reconnect power and data harnesses, run the built-in self tests, calibrate sensors if needed, and enter the completion record with serials and test pass codes.
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Coordinate with engineers and staff
+Arrange a 0900 walkthrough with the systems engineer, maintenance planner, and operations coordinator to…
Coordinate with engineers and staff
+Arrange a 0900 walkthrough with the systems engineer, maintenance planner, and operations coordinator to review the fault history, determine parts lead times, assign tasks for the next shift, and update the job card with agreed deadlines.
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