Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Avionics (from the words aviation and electronics) is the application of electronics to the operation of aircraft, spacecraft, and missiles. Avionics engineers conduct research and solve developmental problems associated with aviation, such as instrument landing systems and other safety instruments for aircraft or space vehicles. Avionics engineers are a subspecialty of the field of aerospace engineering. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in May 2019 there were approximately 66,400 aerospace engineers employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Some Postsecondary TrainingCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Hands On
Realistic
Technical
Career Ladder
Avionics Engineering Supervisor/Manager or College Professor
Avionics Engineer
Junior Avionics Engineer
Avionics or Aerospace Technician
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