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
$61K
Lower
$71K to $108K
Most common
$133K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
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
- Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.
- Maintain repair or maintenance records.
- Install machine or equipment replacement parts.
- Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
- Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
- Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems.
- Lay out work according to specifications.
- Analyse test or performance data to assess equipment operation.
You need to do training to become an avionics technician.
You need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Pre-Employment Skills) (Level 3) OR to do a traineeship and get a New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Level 4) 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
http://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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