aircraft instrument technician

Who is an aircraft instrument technician and what do they do? The aircraft instrument technician installs, maintains and repairs avionic and electrical instruments on board an aircraft.

What are the activities of an aircraft instrument technician? Installs, adjusts, tests, maintains and repairs instruments and avionics that control an aircraft.

Where is it done and under what conditions? At airports and aeroplane sheds where you can be exposed to dirt and noise.

What tools/equipment do an aircraft instrument technician use? Measuring instruments and craft hand tools.

What do you need to succeed? You need vocational training, manual dexterity and a high level of technical awareness.