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Military Avionics Technicians
Median Salary
65,863
Workforce Count
75,359
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Avionics technicians inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair avionics systems that perform communications, navigation, collision avoidance, target acquisition, and automatic flight-control functions. They perform operational tests on aircraft components to determine condition, analyze performance, and isolate malfunctions in the radar, sensors, weapons control, electronic warfare, flight control, and engine instrumentation systems. They repair and replace systems and equipment when deficiencies are identified.
What is the work environment like?
Avionics technicians usually work indoors, in aircraft hangars, airplanes, and repair shops. They may also work on aircraft parked outdoors.
How many people have this role in the Military?
75,359
Compensation
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Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$94,960
2 Years
$70,223
6 Years
$94,960
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Job training for avionics technicians consists of classroom and on-the-job training, including practice in repairing avionics systems. Training content varies depending on specialty, and may include:
- Electronics and electrical theory
- Inspection and troubleshooting techniques and procedures
- Avionics and electrical system maintenance
- Electrical control and indication functions of all airframe systems
- Common soldering and systems-installation practices
- Operating electrical and electronic test equipment
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
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What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Mechanical
- Computers and Electronics
- English Language
- Engineering and Technology
- Design
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Realistic
You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
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