Avionics technician vs electric switch repairer

Differences between avionics technician and electric switch repairer duties and responsibilities

Avionics technician example responsibilities.

• Work regularly on the radar and GPS for helicopters while simultaneously dealing and managing supplies by keeping track of all equipment.
• Repair vhf, uhf, dme, lru, and radios.Uses various hand tools.
• Maintain GPS navigation systems, flight guidance controls, radar, entertainment systems, and aircraft self defense systems.
• Utilize aircraft technical manuals, and technical drawings to troubleshoot, and maintain aircraft systems in a flyable status.
• Test and troubleshoot avionics systems upon completion of modification process.
• License airframe and power plant technician responsible for aircraft avionics and electrical systems.
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Electric switch repairer example responsibilities.

• Use technical specifications, sketches, manuals, drawings, engineering notices, and FAA forms and publications to accomplish work.
• Follow procedures to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair faulty aircraft wiring and components.
• Maintain and troubleshot all computers and printing issues of the local area network within the organization.
• Test and troubleshot electronic, sight and weapons systems, and components using circuit testers, voltmeters and various test sets.
• Used various electrical diagrams and schematics to troubleshoot and confirm electronic deficiencies.
• Perform electrical repairs on combat helicopters by using technical manual and schematics for initial testing and troubleshooting of components.
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