| For an aircraft to function properly, all instruments must | | | | proper judgment on where the trouble really is. |
| be in working order. Working as an aircraft technician | | | | Taking shortcuts isn't an option for a technician. If a |
| or mechanic can be a very difficult job. For certification, | | | | corner is cut anywhere, the aircraft's safety is |
| it is necessary to join a school that teaches avionics. It | | | | endangered. They will risk the grumbling from others |
| is required that the person be a graduate from a | | | | over safety any day, even if it means the plane has to |
| college or school with a two or four year program. | | | | leave late. Sometimes, it could possibly mean grounding |
| They also may take part in the opportunity for an | | | | the aircraft if it is determined that an instrument needs |
| apprenticeship program that extends over | | | | replacing. |
| approximately four years. On-the-job training is a must | | | | The technicians can often be found in a repair facility |
| before you can step foot on an aircraft to do repair | | | | or assembly area. It is dependant on when the job |
| work. | | | | needs to me completed. Technicians and mechanics |
| On the electrical side, completion of an electronic | | | | perform best in the evenings. This is due to the fact |
| technician program and a few years of | | | | that heaviest air traffic is during the day. |
| on-the-job-training may lead to a position as an | | | | In order to minimize chances of serious injury, |
| electrical mechanic or technician. It's their responsibility | | | | technicians must wear safety equipment. It is |
| to ensure the proper operation of all equipment and | | | | necessary to squeeze their way into some extremely |
| instruments before an aircraft takes flight. | | | | small areas when checking for maintenance and |
| Technicians and mechanics make sure the pilots crew | | | | repairs on aircraft. The job is tailored for someone |
| and passengers are safe. They have to be very | | | | who has attention to details. Everything has to be |
| thorough with every single thing they do. A problem | | | | examined, from the first to the last piece. |
| can take several iterations of testing to be replaced or | | | | Above all else, airplanes must be fully examined |
| corrected. Every aspect should be completed | | | | without overlooking any elements. Leaving aircraft |
| correctly. For some intermittent problems, one will need | | | | instruments not repaired is not a choice. The safety of |
| to go to an expert with lots of experience to make a | | | | a lot of people is dependent on this. |