Avionics Technician Electrical & Electronic Trades Workers

Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.

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Aircraft Electricity and Electronics, Seventh Edition

Thomas K. Eismin

2019

Understand the functioning of electrical systems, their specifications, and application in operations and systems for the transportation of freight and people.

The body of legislation and regulations that apply to the field of civil aviation at regional, national, European and International levels. Understand that regulations aimed at protecting citizens at all …

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Commercial Aviation Safety, Seventh Edition

Anthony Lawrenson, Clare…

2023

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Safety Regulation in International Aviation Law

Grzegorz K. Zając

2025

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Know the setting, features and operation of aircraft flight control systems. Manage flight control surfaces, cockpit controls, connections, and operating mechanisms required to control the flight direction of an aircraft. …

Understand electrical engineering, a field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.

Pictorial representation of an electrical circuit. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes, and the power and signal connections between the devices. It gives information about the …

The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.

The study of electric energy, more specifically electron, control and its prominent principles regarding integrated circuits and electrical systems.

Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

Apply and work with a variety of techniques in the process of soldering, such as soft soldering, silver soldering, induction soldering, resistance soldering, pipe soldering, mechanical and aluminium soldering.

Assemble switches, electrical controls, circuit boards and other electrical components by using hand and soldering equipment.

Install equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work, or equipment to generate, transfer or measure such currents and fields. This equipment includes switchboards, …

Use soldering equipment, such as a soldering gun, a soldering torch or a gas-powered iron, to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel.

Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.

Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.

Operate and use soldering tools and soldering iron, which supply high temperatures to melt the solder and to join electronic components.

Test electronic units using appropriate equipment. Gather and analyse data. Monitor and evaluate system performance and take action if needed.

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.

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Avionics

Cary R. Spitzer

2018

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The computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) is the use of computer technology for design and design documentation. CAD software replaces manual drafting with an automated process.

The software to perform computer-aided engineering (CAE) analysis tasks such as Finite Element Analysis and Computional Fluid Dynamics.

The computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating, modifying, analysing or optimising a design.

The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.

Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.

Correct and adjust the reliability of an electronic instrument by measuring output and comparing results with the data of a reference device or a set of standardised results. This is …

Conduct experimental, environmental and operational tests on models, prototypes or on the systems and equipment itself in order to test their strength and capabilities under normal and extreme conditions.

Adhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) procedures for activities that involve hazardous substances, such as bacteria, allergens, waste oil, paint or brake fluids that result in …

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.

Test electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines, and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean, repair and replace parts and connections as required.

Check and repair electronic equipment. Detect malfunction, locate faults and take measures to prevent damage.

Use computer-aided design and drafting software to make detailed drawings and blueprints of designs.

Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.

Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.