Avionics Technician

1 month ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Defence Force Full time

As an Avionics Technician with the Australian Defence Force, you will be responsible for inspecting, testing, repairing, refurbishing, modifying and recovering Army aircraft communication, navigation, radar, electrical, electronics and instrument systems and selected ground equipment.

The types of aircraft that Avionics Technicians could maintain during their career are the Eurocopter EC665 Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter, the Boeing CH47 Chinook or the Sikorsky S-70A-9 Black Hawk.

Main job functions include:

  • Carry out scheduled and unscheduled servicing, overhauls and repairs to aircraft electrical instruments and electronic systems and equipment
  • Operate and maintain test equipment and special tooling associated with the trade
  • Operate and maintain workshop plant, equipment and vehicles
  • Act as crew members during flight testing to diagnose faults
  • Identify and investigate defects and recommend remedial action in the areas covered by the trade
  • Maintain technical manuals and maintenance documentation for aircraft and related equipment

Avionics Technicians normally work in an established workshop or on tarmacs on aircraft flight lines or in the field environment.

In-Service Information

This role is known as Technician Avionics within the Army. Employment Category Number (ECN): 412 Employment Category: Combat Support



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