Avionics Engineering Tradesperson - Tasks and specialisations
Kaimahi Take Tāhiko Rererangi
Tasks & duties
Avionics engineering tradespeople:
- ensure that aircraft electronic and electro-mechanical systems (including oxygen and cabin pressure) are working correctly and meet all regulatory and safety requirements
- consult wire diagrams, manuals and service bulletins from an aircraft's manufacturer to see how the aircraft's components should be wired
- maintain the electronic and electro-mechanical systems in aircraft
- replace or repair faulty components
- install, wire, remove and replace equipment
- test all the electronic systems and aircraft components before the aircraft returns to service
- keep records of maintenance and repair work.
Suzie Ashburne studying aircraft wiring diagrams
A Boeing 737 undergoing routine maintenance in a hangar
