Potential Careers in Advanced Electronics Technology (Avionics)

If you are looking for a skilled trade that is in demand, becoming an avionics technician may be the perfect career path for you. Redstone offers skilled, experienced instructors and up-to-date equipment to help students prepare for positions as technicians in avionics as well as in a variety of related fields.

Today's commercial and civil aircraft rely on sophisticated electronic components and systems. Communications and navigation systems, flight management computers, digital instrumentation, GPS, weather radar systems, and heads-up display (HUD) systems are all highly specialized, requiring skilled professionals for efficient installation and maintenance.

As a result, there is demand for qualified technicians to work with and repair these advanced electronics systems. There are a number of positions you could qualify for after completing your program, including positions with major airlines. Some of our graduates have gotten jobs as electronics technicians while others have secured positions such as:

Avionics Technician
An avionics technician repairs and maintains components used for aircraft navigation and radio communications, weather radar systems, and other instruments and computers that control flight, engine and other primary functions.

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Job opportunities for Avionics Technicians are expected to be good. "Technicians who are cross-trained and able to work with complex aircraft systems should have the best job prospects... Technicians with licensing that enables them to work on the airplane, either removing or reinstalling equipment, are expected to be in especially high demand."

Bureau of Labor Statistics
December 17, 2009