Avionics Technicians

Job Zone

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.84
Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.82
Keep records of maintenance and repair work.82
Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.82
Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons.80
Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.78
Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.76
Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.71
Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools or soldering irons.70
Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.68
Fabricate parts and test aids as required.65
Operate computer-aided drafting and design applications to design avionics system modifications.58

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Assemble prototypes or models of circuits, instruments, and systems for use in testing.56
Perform installation, testing, adjustment, and repair of avionics equipment in uncrewed aerial vehicles, such as drones.—

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Equipment Maintenance72
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Repairing72
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Troubleshooting72
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Critical Thinking69
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Operations Monitoring69
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Quality Control Analysis69
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Complex Problem Solving63
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Active Listening60
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking60
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Judgment and Decision Making56
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Reading Comprehension56
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Writing56
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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Monitoring53
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Time Management53
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Active Learning50
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Coordination50
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Equipment Selection50
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Systems Analysis50
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Instructing47
Teaching others how to do something.
Persuasion47
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Science47
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Social Perceptiveness47
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Systems Evaluation47
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Installation44
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Service Orientation44
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Learning Strategies41
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Management of Personnel Resources41
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Operation and Control38
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Negotiation35
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Operations Analysis31
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Mathematics28
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Technology Design22
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Management of Material Resources19
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Programming16
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Management of Financial Resources13
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Computers and Electronics84
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Mechanical81
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
English Language80
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Engineering and Technology69
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Customer and Personal Service63
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Design61
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Telecommunications61
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Mathematics60
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Education and Training54
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Public Safety and Security53
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Production and Processing49
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Administrative45
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

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Physics45
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Transportation45
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Chemistry41
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Law and Government40
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Administration and Management37
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Communications and Media28
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Personnel and Human Resources27
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Economics and Accounting21
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Sales and Marketing20
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Psychology19
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Foreign Language15
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Geography15
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Building and Construction12
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Philosophy and Theology11
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Sociology and Anthropology10
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
History and Archeology9
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Medicine and Dentistry9
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Fine Arts7
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Biology6
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Therapy and Counseling5
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Food Production4
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Written Comprehension72
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Information Ordering69
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Near Vision69
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Oral Comprehension69
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Problem Sensitivity69
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Deductive Reasoning66
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Finger Dexterity66
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Inductive Reasoning66
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Written Expression66
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Oral Expression63
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Arm-Hand Steadiness60
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Control Precision60
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

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Manual Dexterity56
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Visualization56
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Speech Clarity53
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech Recognition53
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Category Flexibility50
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Perceptual Speed50
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Selective Attention50
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Visual Color Discrimination50
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Far Vision47
The ability to see details at a distance.
Flexibility of Closure47
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Fluency of Ideas47
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Hearing Sensitivity47
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Originality47
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Multilimb Coordination44
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Time Sharing41
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Mathematical Reasoning38
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Auditory Attention35
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Memorization35
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Trunk Strength35
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Extent Flexibility31
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Number Facility31
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Speed of Closure31
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Reaction Time28
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Response Orientation28
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Static Strength28
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Depth Perception25
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Dynamic Strength25
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Gross Body Coordination25
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Gross Body Equilibrium25
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Rate Control25
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Stamina25
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Wrist-Finger Speed25
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Spatial Orientation16
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Explosive Strength13
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Glare Sensitivity13
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Night Vision13
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Peripheral Vision13
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Sound Localization13
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Dynamic Flexibility0
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Speed of Limb Movement0
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Documenting/Recording Information85
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge85
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Getting Information84
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment83
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems79
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Working with Computers79
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards78
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates76
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials75
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Training and Teaching Others70
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Processing Information69
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings68
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

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Controlling Machines and Processes67
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events67
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work66
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships65
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Analyzing Data or Information64
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Handling and Moving Objects64
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment64
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People60
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Performing General Physical Activities60
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment59
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others57
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others55
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others55
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Thinking Creatively55
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization54
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Developing and Building Teams52
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Coaching and Developing Others50
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment49
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Scheduling Work and Activities49
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information46
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Developing Objectives and Strategies43
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates42
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Performing Administrative Activities42
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Assisting and Caring for Others41
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources38
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others38
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Selling or Influencing Others33
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public29
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Staffing Organizational Units21
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Attention to Detail100
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Dependability88
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Cautiousness86
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Integrity70
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Intellectual Curiosity61
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
Perseverance59
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Achievement Orientation58
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Stress Tolerance52
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Self-Control43
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Adaptability41
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Self-Confidence37
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Cooperation36
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.

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Innovation29
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
Initiative22
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Sincerity15
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Tolerance for Ambiguity11
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
Optimism8
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Social Orientation3
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Humility1
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
Leadership Orientation1
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Realistic100
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Conventional57
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Investigative55
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Social6
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Artistic3
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
Enterprising1
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others69%
- Contact with others most of the time11%
- Occasional contact with others14%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day58%
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually66%
- More than half the time15%
- Less than half the time14%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Every day64%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important61%
- Very important15%
- Fairly important20%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day62%
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom45%
- Some freedom20%
- Limited freedom15%
- Very little freedom20%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important52%
- Very important21%
- Fairly important11%
- Not important at all11%
Time Pressure
- Every day20%
- Once a week or more but not every day44%
- Once a month or more but not every week36%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom29%
- Some freedom32%
- Limited freedom28%
- Very little freedom11%
Consequence of Error
- Extremely serious32%
- Very serious37%
- Fairly serious13%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results16%
- Important results49%
- Moderate results25%

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Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually33%
- About half the time27%
- Less than half the time14%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day34%
- Once a week or more but not every day31%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Never19%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours21%
- 40 hours79%
E-Mail
- Every day29%
- Once a week or more but not every day36%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Never25%
Physical Proximity
- Very close (near touching)11%
- Moderately close (at arm's length)35%
- Slightly close (e.g., shared office)39%
- I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)16%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility11%
- High responsibility39%
- Moderate responsibility36%
Spend Time Sitting
- Continually or almost continually15%
- More than half the time32%
- About half the time16%
- Less than half the time32%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day26%
- Once a month or more but not every week21%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Every day40%
- Never38%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Once a year or more but not every month24%
- Never26%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Every day31%
- Once a month or more but not every week32%
- Never33%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Every day20%
- Once a week or more but not every day32%
- Never38%
Spend Time Standing
- More than half the time27%
- About half the time22%
- Less than half the time43%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Every day11%
- Once a week or more but not every day36%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
- Never34%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- Less than half the time20%
- Never33%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Every day11%
- Once a week or more but not every day28%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Once a year or more but not every month19%
Level of Competition
- Highly competitive15%
- Moderately competitive42%
- Slightly competitive20%
- Not at all competitive19%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Important15%
- Fairly important36%
- Not important at all25%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Once a year or more but not every month29%
- Never28%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- More than half the time11%
- About half the time32%
- Less than half the time14%
- Never33%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Never49%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Important41%
- Fairly important34%
- Not important at all19%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- High responsibility30%
- No responsibility35%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- More than half the time11%
- About half the time32%
- Less than half the time28%
- Never29%
Telephone Conversations
- Once a week or more but not every day27%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Once a year or more but not every month22%
- Never41%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Once a week or more but not every day30%
- Once a year or more but not every month26%
- Never44%
Conflict Situations
- Once a year or more but not every month46%
- Never25%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Every day16%
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
- Never57%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Once a year or more but not every month40%
- Never35%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Very important11%
- Important21%
- Fairly important13%
- Not important at all55%
Exposed to High Places
- Once a year or more but not every month22%
- Never57%
Written Letters and Memos
- Once a month or more but not every week27%
- Once a year or more but not every month34%
- Never39%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Once a week or more but not every day27%
- Never70%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Once a year or more but not every month22%
- Never57%
Work Schedules
- Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)15%
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)85%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- About half the time11%
- Less than half the time32%
- Never57%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- About half the time11%
- Less than half the time35%
Exposed to Radiation
- Once a year or more but not every month27%
- Never64%
Degree of Automation
- Slightly automated35%
- Not at all automated65%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Never73%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Fairly important14%
- Not important at all82%
Public Speaking
- Once a year or more but not every month16%
- Never84%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
- Never89%
Exposed to Disease or Infections

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

Post-secondary certificate
High school diploma or equivalent
Associate’s degree or other 2-year degree

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Enterprise resource planning ERP software
SAP software, Workday software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Operating system software
Linux, UNIX
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD, Dassault Systemes CATIA
Object or component oriented development software
C++, Oracle Java
Analytical or scientific software
Avionics system testing software, Computer diagnostic software
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Document management software
Technical Data Management System TDMS
Development environment software
Software development tools
Portal server software
Apache HTTP Server
Facilities management software
Maintenance record software
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Word processing software
Microsoft Word

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Install machine or equipment replacement parts.
Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Lay out work according to specifications.
Maintain repair or maintenance records.
Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.
Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.
Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems.
Analyze test or performance data to assess equipment operation.
Fabricate parts or components.

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Develop equipment or component configurations.

Apprenticeship Occupations

Registered apprenticeship program titles associated with this occupation.

Aircraft Mechanic, Electrical
Avionics Technician
Electrician, Aircraft

This page incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology