Avionics Engineering Technology
Career Opportunities
Two categories of technicians exist within the avionics trade group: the avionics line technician and the aviation shop technician.
The avionics line technician performs troubleshooting and maintenance on complete systems within the aircraft. An AME licence is required for certification of the maintenance work performed on aircraft.
The avionics shop technician performs component-level troubleshooting and repair of aircraft communications, navigation and autoflight systems, and performs instrument calibration and repair.
Alberta Wage, Skills Shortage and Industry Information
Typical Employers
Avionics technician jobs are found with airlines, avionics radio and accessory shops, aircraft instrument shops and ground-based communications and navigation repair shops.