Information Provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Most workers learn their job in 1 of about 170 schools certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Job opportunities should be excellent for persons who have completed an aircraft mechanic training program, but keen competition is likely for the best paying airline jobs. Job opportunities are likely to be the best at small commuter and regional airlines, at FAA repair stations, and in general aviation.
On average, Avionics Technicians earn $ 22.57 per hour.
Job Opportunities for Avionics Technicians are expected to:
Increase as fast as the average.
To keep aircraft in peak operating condition, aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and service technicians perform scheduled maintenance, make repairs, and complete inspections required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Although a few people become mechanics through on-the-job training, most learn their jobs in 1 of about the 170 schools certified by the FAA. About one-third of these schools award 2-year and 4-year degrees in avionics, aviation technology, or aviation maintenance management. FAA standards established by law require that certified mechanic schools offer students a minimum of 1,900 class hours.
Employment of aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and service technicians primarily is concentrated in a small number of industries. More than half of aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and service technicians worked in air transportation and support activities for air transportation. Around 18 percent worked in aerospace product and parts manufacturing and about 16 percent worked for the Federal Government. Most of the rest worked for companies that operate their own planes to transport executives and cargo.
