Avionics engineering tradespeople work in workshops, aircraft hangars and outside on airport tarmac while working on aeroplanes. They may be required to travel to airports in different towns or on aeroplanes to assess faults and test repairs.

Workshops need to be clean to protect equipment, but hangars may be noisy. Avionics engineering tradespeople may work in cramped conditions inside aircraft and at heights when working on components at the top of an aircraft's tail or fuselage.

Avionics engineering tradespeople use various tools depending on their workplace. If they work in a workshop, avionics engineering tradespeople may use:

• electronic testing equipment such as voltmeters and diagnostic computer software


• safety clothing including a wide range of anti-static clothing and equipment


• small hand tools including drills and screwdrivers


• soldering equipment


• calculators.

If they work in a hangar, avionics engineering tradespeople may use tools such as:

• spanners, screwdrivers, wire crimpers, wire strippers and splicers


• electronic testing equipment such as voltmeters


• safety clothing including overalls and steel-capped boots.

Avionics engineering tradespeople work regular hours, but may work longer hours to meet deadlines. They may be on call in the evenings or weekends, and may be required to work shifts.

Avionics engineering tradespeople interact with a variety of people including colleagues, supervisors, airport workers, pilots, airline manufacturer representatives, Civil Aviation Authority staff, and aircraft and airline operators.