Even though this occupation is decreasing in size, there will be many job opportunities. Many service technicians leave this job and transfer to other higher-paying electronics occupations. Preparation Most employers prefer applicants with formal training in electronics. Public and private post secondary vocational schools, and technical institutes offer electronics training. Junior and community colleges and some high schools and correspondence schools also offer training.
Programs take one to two years.
The military also offers training and work experience. Training includes general courses in schematic reading, electricity, mathematics, physics, electronics, and troubleshooting. Students also take specialty courses in computers. A few repairers complete apprenticeship programs. These are sponsored by employers and the local International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.