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Avionics Technicians

Medium demand

Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.

$XX,000 – $XXX,000XX% Remote4 levels
Junior Avionics Technician → Practitioner Avionics Technician → Senior Practitioner Avionics Technician → Lead Avionics Technician
$XXXk
Max salary (US)
XX%
Remote
4
Career levels
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About the profession

Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.

How to Get Started

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Take a personality test to see if Avionics Technicians fits your profile

Career Match Test
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Explore the Career Path section to see progression from junior to senior

Jump to Career Path
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Start learning — check the Learning Path for free courses

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Career Path

Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level

Career Ladder

Junior Avionics Technician → Practitioner Avionics Technician → Senior Practitioner Avionics Technician → Lead Avionics Technician

Where are you on this career path?

Click a level below to set your current position

Salary Growth

L1
$47K$62K
L2
$62K$77K
L3
$77K$92K
L4
$92K$107K
Entry → Top level growth2x
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12-24 months
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2
24-36 months
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3
30-48 months
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Levels

107K

Top Salary

8+

Years

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Learning Path

Skills you need to develop and courses to get there

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Set your current level first

Go to the Career Path tab and select your current level to see your personalized learning plan.

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Career levels

Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $46,570 - $61,770/year With equity/bonuses: $51,227 - $74,124 Top markets (SF/NYC): $53,555 - $74,124 Execute core tasks using Equipment…

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Skills used in this career

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Day in Life

Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown

9am — Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters. 10am — Keep records of maintenance and repair work.

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Income Dynamics

Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years

Year 1: Entry level $32,599 - $55,593 Year 2-3: Junior level $61,770 - $73,122 Year 4-6: Mid level $73,122 - $79,279 Year 7-10: Senior level $79,279 - $96,779 Year 10+:…

Is this for me?

15 questions — answer honestly

You find the craft of a Avionics Technician genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting You communicate clearly…

💰 Salary Range

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🎯 Is Avionics Technicians right for you?

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