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Avionics Technicians
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Avionics Technicians
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What do Avionics Technicians do in the Military?
Where do Avionics Technicians work?
Avionics technicians usually work indoors, in aircraft hangars, airplanes, and repair shops. They may also work on aircraft parked outdoors.
How much do they make?
Median Military Salary
This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
$73,755
Military Salary Range
This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
$22,971 - $331,665
How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you'll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Set based on rank and years of service.
- Paid every month.
Allowances are additional payments to help cover living expenses like housing and food.
- Tax-free payments.
- Varies by location and family status.
Special pay provides extra compensation for unique skills, hazardous duties, or challenging assignments.
- Based on specialized roles.
- Varies by position and duty.
What training do Avionics Technicians gain in the Military?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Job training for avionics technicians consists of classroom and on-the-job training, including practice in repairing avionics systems. Training content varies depending on specialty, and may include:
- Electronics and electrical theory
- Inspection and troubleshooting techniques and procedures
- Avionics and electrical system maintenance
- Electrical control and indication functions of all airframe systems
- Common soldering and systems-installation practices
- Operating electrical and electronic test equipment
Military Training for Enlisted Service members
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training.
What skills help Avionics Technicians succeed?
- Ability to work with tools
- Interest in electronics and electrical equipment
- Interest in solving problems
What are possible career paths after the Military?
- Aviation Inspectors
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging and Systems Assemblers
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Robotics Technicians