Group
Occupation
332131 Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Avionics)
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
332131 Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Avionics)
Inspects, tests, aligns, repairs, and installs electrical and avionic system components in aircraft, including space vehicles.
Alternative title
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
Specialisations
- Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Electrical)
- Armament Technician (Defence)
- Avionics Technician (Defence)
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Inspects and tests aircraft electrical and avionic systems to identify any faults or damage, and ensure aircraft are functioning within safety regulations and standards
- Repairs or replaces faulty or damaged aircraft electrical and avionic systems
- Installs new aircraft electrical and avionic system components, including instruments, radio and communication equipment, and navigation systems
- Performs and documents regular maintenance and servicing of aircraft electrical and avionic systems
- May manufacture aircraft electrical and avionic hardware components