Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics and technicians repair and overhaul instrumentation and electrical and avionics systems. Avionics inspectors inspect and test aircraft systems. This group also includes electronic service technicians and industrial instrument technicians. Education, Training and Experience People in this group need a community college or technical school diploma and specialized training. Electrical, instrumentation and electronics engineering technologists and technicians usually complete a college program in electrical or electronics technology, computers, instrumentation, telecommunications or the equivalent.
Many recent entrants have a community college diploma.
Aircraft instrument and avionics mechanics and technicians usually complete a company-sponsored training program. Aircraft electrical mechanics and technicians may require a college electrical or electronics program. Avionics inspectors require a college or technical school program in avionics or electronics. They usually require certification by a provincial association which is obtained after several years of experience. This rate is among the lowest for technical occupations.