Avionics Technicians
SOC Code: 49-2091 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Avionics Technicians. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $90,397 | $101,816 | $113,256 | $124,675 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $84,614 | $97,656 | $110,677 | $123,718 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $77,480 | $92,602 | $107,702 | $122,824 |
| Modesto, CA | $78,645 | $92,414 | $106,163 | $119,933 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $69,347 | $84,906 | $100,485 | $116,043 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $73,778 | $87,235 | $100,714 | $114,171 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $79,477 | $89,960 | $100,443 | $110,926 |
| Vineland, NJ | $77,480 | $88,254 | $99,008 | $109,782 |
| Reading, PA | $76,128 | $87,277 | $98,426 | $109,574 |
| Vallejo, CA | $65,978 | $80,413 | $94,848 | $109,283 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.9 | |
| Repairing | 3.9 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.8 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.5 | |
| Active Listening | 3.4 | |
| Speaking | 3.4 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.2 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Computers and Electronics | 4.4 |
| Mechanical | 4.2 |
| English Language | 4.2 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.8 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.5 |
| Telecommunications | 3.4 |
| Design | 3.4 |
| Mathematics | 3.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Some college | 50.0% |
| High school diploma | 18.2% |
| Associate's degree | 16.3% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 12.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 3.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
- Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
- Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
- Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
- Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
- Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.
- Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
- Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Autodesk AutoCAD C++ Linux Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Oracle Java SAP software UNIX Workday software Apache HTTP Server Avionics system testing software Computer diagnostic software
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