Diploma in Aviation Maintenance Technician - Avionics

Avionics Technicians are responsible for the servicing, repair, and modification of aircraft electronic systems and components. From modern aircraft with sophisticated "fly by wire" flight controls, autopilot, navigation, communication, in-flight entertainment, and monitoring systems, to legacy aircraft undergoing the installation of modern avionics. The Avionics Technician ensures that all systems are serviceable and fit for flight.

An Avionics Technician's tasks include:

• Ensuring that navigation, communication, and autopilot systems are serviceable according to maintenance manual requirements;
• Performing maintenance, and testing on all aircraft systems, particularly the electrical interface during scheduled and unscheduled inspections;
• Performing installations of avionics equipment and systems on aircraft;
• Troubleshooting and repairing aircraft discrepancies in compliance with manufacturer's standards to expedite return to flight status; and
• Overhauling and/or repair parts and assemblies.