{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:18.440Z","occupation":{"soc":"49-2091.00","title":"Avionics Technicians","group":"Installation, Maintenance & Repair","sector":"31-33","jobZone":3,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers bench-level component repair through fleet-wide program leadership for avionics technicians working in certificated MRO facilities, airline maintenance operations, and defense aviation environments.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Basic hand tools and soldering irons — identify and handle under direct supervision during introductory aircraft electrical assembly tasks.","Circuit testers and voltmeters — apply to perform simple continuity checks on avionics components under technician guidance in a maintenance bay.","Wiring diagrams and blueprints — read and interpret basic schematics to locate specified components under close supervision on a training aircraft.","Maintenance log entries — record routine inspection findings using standard forms under direct oversight in an FAA-regulated repair facility.","Electrical and electronic components — install prefabricated assemblies into aircraft panels using hand tools following step-by-step procedural checklists.","Safety protocols and personal protective equipment — follow established procedures to protect personnel and equipment in a live avionics shop environment.","Junction boxes and switch assemblies — assemble discrete subcomponents using hand tools and soldering irons under mentor direction on the bench.","Ground support test equipment — set up under supervision and observe functional checks of basic electrical systems on parked aircraft.","Technical manuals and maintenance documentation — locate and reference relevant sections to support assigned repair tasks in a structured training environment.","Component identification skills — recognize and classify common avionics parts such as inverters, magnetos, and connectors during guided shop orientation."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Oscilloscopes and voltmeters — operate independently to test and troubleshoot malfunctioning avionics instruments and circuit assemblies in a certificated repair station.","Malfunctioning components and assemblies — diagnose faults and perform adjustments or replacements using hand tools and soldering irons with minimal supervisory oversight.","Radio systems and instrument connections — complete wiring and connector installations to manufacturer specifications using hand tools in a production maintenance environment.","Maintenance and repair records — maintain accurate, compliant documentation of all work performed in accordance with FAA Part 43 requirements.","Ground support and test equipment — configure and operate to conduct functional flight-readiness checks of avionics systems on commercial or general aviation aircraft.","Wiring installation layouts — plan and execute component routing following blueprints and wiring diagrams for aircraft modification or repair projects.","Quality control checklists — apply to verify that repaired or installed assemblies meet airworthiness standards before returning aircraft to service.","ERP and spreadsheet software — enter and track parts usage, labor hours, and maintenance schedules in a shop management system.","Troubleshooting logic — apply systematic diagnostic reasoning to isolate intermittent electrical faults across familiar avionics system architectures.","Time management practices — prioritize and sequence concurrent maintenance tasks to meet aircraft return-to-service deadlines in a fast-paced MRO environment."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Complex avionics system faults — troubleshoot autonomously across multiple interdependent subsystems using oscilloscopes, circuit testers, and analytical software in an airline or defense MRO setting.","Non-routine component failures — evaluate, repair, or engineer alternative solutions for unscheduled malfunctions with full accountability for airworthiness outcomes.","Full aircraft avionics installation projects — plan and execute layout, installation, and interconnection of complete systems including in-flight refueling and communications equipment.","Functional flight test procedures — set up, operate, and evaluate ground support test equipment to validate system performance against engineering specifications.","CAD and analytical software — utilize to interpret advanced engineering documentation and support avionics system integration on complex aircraft platforms.","Inductive and deductive reasoning — apply to identify root causes of systemic recurring defects and recommend corrective actions across a fleet.","Telecommunications and navigation systems — integrate, calibrate, and certify avionics upgrades ensuring compatibility with existing aircraft architectures.","Regulatory compliance standards — assess maintenance practices against FAA, EASA, or military airworthiness regulations and implement corrective measures independently.","Technical reports and disposition documents — author detailed written findings and repair justifications for engineering review and regulatory submission.","Peer coordination — lead collaborative troubleshooting sessions with other technicians and engineers to resolve high-complexity avionics discrepancies."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Avionics maintenance programs and standards — develop and implement shop-wide quality control frameworks aligned with evolving FAA or DoD airworthiness directives.","Technician workforce development — design and deliver structured mentorship, on-the-job training, and competency assessment programs to build organizational capability.","Fleet-wide avionics reliability data — analyze trends using ERP and analytical software to drive systemic improvements in maintenance planning and parts procurement.","Complex avionics modification projects — lead cross-functional teams of engineers, planners, and technicians through STC or military modification program execution.","Technical documentation systems — establish and govern configuration management of maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, and engineering orders across an organization.","Regulatory authority relationships — represent the organization in FAA, EASA, or DCMA audits and lead corrective action plan development in response to findings.","Ground support equipment strategy — evaluate, procure, and standardize test equipment capabilities to support current and next-generation avionics platforms across a facility.","Safety culture and risk mitigation — champion a proactive human-factors safety culture and establish reporting systems that prevent avionics-related incidents at organizational scale.","Budget and resource planning — direct labor, tooling, and capital expenditure decisions for avionics maintenance operations to meet organizational efficiency and safety targets.","Industry knowledge dissemination — present technical findings, best practices, and lessons learned at industry forums or internal leadership venues to advance the profession."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}