Avionics technician, Kaihangarau pūrere rererangi
Also known as
- CNS Technician, avionic integration technician, aircraft electrician, aircraft engine mechanic, aircraft engineering serviceman, avionics mechanic, avionics systems technician
Avionics technicians install, maintain and repair electronic aerospace equipment like radar, communications, navigation and computer systems.
Your pay could be
$53K
Lower
$64K to $102K
Most common
$121K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Avionics technicians
- usually work shifts, and may be on call during evenings and weekends
- usually work in hangars or workshops and on airfields
- may work in loud conditions
- need to be accurate, solve problems and work well under pressure
Tasks
- install aerospace equipment
- maintain aerospace equipment
- repair aerospace equipment and systems
- replace damaged parts
- test aerospace equipment for safety
- adjust equipment to improve performance
- inspect aircraft and equipment
- follow specifications when setting up work
- record repairs and maintenance work
- communicate with pilots and other workers
Practical
Investigative
Organised
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You need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Pre-Employment Skills) (Level 3) OR to do an apprenticeship in aircraft maintenance and aeronautical engineering OR complete Electronics Technician (Aviation) training with the Royal New Zealand Air Force
You may need
- an aircraft maintenance engineer licence from the Civil Aviation Authority
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Electrical Workers Registration Board
Phone Number,0800 661 000
info@ewrb.govt.nz
https://www.ewrb.govt.nz/If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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