From avionics technician to aircraft maintenance technician
11 of the 29 essential skills of a aircraft maintenance technician are already essential for a avionics technician — about 38% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from avionics technician in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 11
- skills carry over
- 18
- would be new
- 38%
- of the target job covered
- 29
- essential skills of a aircraft maintenance technician
What a aircraft maintenance technician does
Aircraft maintenance technicians perform preventive maintenance to aircrafts, aircraft components, engines and assemblies, such as airframes and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. They perform inspections following strict protocols and aviation laws.
What carries over
11 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
What would be new
18 skillsEssential for a aircraft maintenance technician and not for a avionics technician. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- aircraft mechanics
- airport safety regulations
- apply technical communication skills
- disassemble engines
- electromechanics
- engine components
- engineering principles
- engineering processes
- ensure compliance with airport security measures
- evaluate engine performance
- follow manufacturer guidelines in use of airport equipment
- manage health and safety standards
- mechanical engineering
- mechanics
- repair engines
- technical drawings
- use power tools
- use technical documentation
Other moves from avionics technician
1 roles- electromechanical equipment assembler10 skills in common
← avionics technicianaircraft maintenance technician →The other way round
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