Avionics Technician

The maintenance of our avionics systems is vital to the operation of the Air Force. This makes the Avionics Technician role essential. In this role, you're responsible for the ongoing maintenance of avionics systems and equipment at either flightline or workshop level.

This equipment may include instrumentation, communication, navigation, surveillance, radar, electronic warfare systems, self-protection and explosive ordnance systems, automatic flight control systems, oxygen systems and electrical power generation and distribution systems. You will also have the opportunity to undertake flightline operations, including launching and recovery of aircraft.

What you'll do

As an Avionics Technician, you'll maintain and repair electronics systems on some of the world's most advanced military aircraft, such as the P-8A Poseidon, C-17A Globemaster III or F-35A Lightning II.

The nature of this role means there is plenty of variety and opportunities to apply your trade. Your day-to-day tasks could include:

Aircraft flightline handling and replenishment. Aircraft oxygen replenishment. Inspection, removal and installation, test and troubleshooting of aircraft avionic and oxygen components and systems at all levels of maintenance. Disassembly and reassembly of aircraft components. Preparation and use of aircraft support equipment. Manufacture and repair of aircraft electrical looms and antenna cables. Perform aircraft reconfigurations, upgrades and modifications. Identification and demanding of aircraft spares. Preparation and packaging of technical equipment for transportation. Amendment and maintenance of technical publications. Inspection, maintenance, servicing, repair test and fault diagnosis of electronic and electrical components and systems.

Training and Career progression

We'll provide you with all the training and knowledge you need to kickstart your career in this role during your Initial Employment Training (IET). You'll receive a nationally recognised qualification and be paid to do it. Plus, there's plenty of opportunities to develop in this specialised career.

With further experience in this role, in the future you'll have the opportunity to apply for more additional training and education options, leading to potential employment within areas such as Electronic Warfare, Non-Destructive Inspection and Testing or within Project Offices.

Additional Information

This is no ordinary technician role. You'll become an integral part of the Air Force, working with the world's leading aircraft as you help protect our country. That's not something you'd find in everyday civilian life.

During your career you may also have opportunities to work on aircraft belonging to the Navy and Army, and be employed within Navy or Army Units.

If you're good with your hands, enjoy electronic/electrical hobbies, work well in a team and are naturally curious, you'll go far in this highly rewarding and specialised career that's integral to the Air Force. We'll provide the training; you just need to bring your ambition.

In-service Information

In the Air Force this role is known as Avionics Technician (AVTECH).

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