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Avionics Test Station and Components

Maintain aircraft electronic equipment such as radar and navigation systems

Perform operational tests on test equipment, support equipment and aircraft components

Repair both the aircraft equipment and the associated test equipment

Organize the facilities to ensure parts are stocked and available

Career Tasks

Fine­tuning flight equipment

Air Force aircraft are equipped with some of the world’s most sophisticated electronic systems. Avionics Test Station and Components specialists are responsible for ensuring that these systems remain perfectly calibrated. These professionals inspect and maintain everything from aircraft radar and weapons control to the testing equipment essential to the maintenance process. So when our aircraft are deployed, every system is in perfect working order.

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Qualifications Summary

Minimum EducationHigh school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GEDASVAB RequirementsElectronicsQualifications
  • Knowledge of electrical theory and electronic fundamentals
  • Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit
  • Normal color vision
  • Completion of 8.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
  • Must be between the ages of 17 and 39
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Training & Education
How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.
  • Basic military Training

    8.5 weeks

  • Technical Training

    73 - 90 days

Tech School Location

Sheppard AFB TX

Status upon Completion

Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Avionics Systems Technology

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Interests & Skills

  1. Aircraft & Flight
  2. Electronics & Electrical
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