Avionics Mechanical Technician
OFO No: 672101
Other names for Avionics Mechanical Technician:
- Aircraft Electronician
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Instruments)
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Radio)
- Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (Avionics
- Aircraft Radio Mechanic
- Aircraft Reconnaissance Electromechanician
- Aircraft Weaponselectromechanician
- Avionics Mechanician
- Avionics Technician
- Radio Mechanician (Aircraft)
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What is an Avionics Mechanical Technician?
An Avionics Mechanical Technician is a skilled artisan who specialises in installing, repairing and servicing avionic electronic components.
Some Avionic Mechanical Technicians may even work on spacecraft.
These components could be for:
- Navigation
- Communication (radio etc)
- Radar
- Instrumentation for avionic functions
What does an Avionics Mechanical Technician do?
- does routine preventative care maintenance (most important part of the job)
- installs new components, replacing old ones
- adjusts and tests
- reviews old maintenance records
- keeps log books and detailed records
- uses specialised imaging and digital diagnostic equipment for troubleshooting
- makes sure the plane/craft is safe at all times
- keeps up to date with electronic systems etc
Are you … ?
- passionate about aircraft?
- safety conscious?
- accurate?
- methodical?
- responsible?
- good with your hands?
- observant?
How do I become an Avionics Mechanical Technician?
PATH 1
- Apprenticeship
- Trade Test
PATH 2
- Learnership – Electronics Manufacturing and Assembly (Casting and Moulding) NQF Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 3
- Learnership – Electronics Manufacturing and Assembly (Logistics) NQF Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 4
- Learnership – Electronics Manufacturing and Assembly (Using Tools) NQF Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 5
- National Certificate: Engineering Studies: N1, N2 and N3
- Can be done at many TVET (FET) colleges
PATH 6
- Certificate NQF Level 3 or Grade 11
- National Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance & Overhaul (NQF Level 4)
- Workplace experience
- Trade Test
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education.
- CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
Some Avionics Mechanical Technicians have an Electronic Engineering background. See Electronic Engineer on our website for more details.
Another path you could take:
- DENEL
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker … or … Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic
Is becoming an Avionics Mechanical Technician the right career choice for me?
