Avionics Technician
Also known as: Avionics Mechanic · B2 Technician
Tests and repairs an aircraft's electrical, navigation, radio and instrument systems.
What you’d do
An avionics technician works on an aircraft's electrical, radio, navigation and instrument systems. Employers include airlines, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) firms and helicopter operators. The work is fault-finding and component replacement in hangars and on the ramp, under the supervision of a licensed engineer until you hold a licence yourself.
- Test aircraft electrical and avionics systems
- Trace faults in wiring and components
- Replace units as per approved manuals
- Record work for certifying engineers
How you get in
Complete an approved AME course in the avionics (B2) stream, then join an airline or MRO as a trainee or technician. Clearing DGCA module exams and logging the required experience leads to a B2 licence and certifying responsibility.
Salary in India
Fresher salary over the years
middle of the 0–1 yr range, ₹ lakh a year
Fewer than two years of fresher data so far — the trend shows once there are two.
Skills you’ll use
From our guide · a curated list is coming
- Reading wiring diagrams and manuals
- Using test equipment such as multimeters
- Fault isolation in electrical systems
- Accurate record-keeping
About this field · for freshers
Job openings by year
Is demand growing?
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Competition
How many graduates enter each year?
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Who hires
IT firms, banks, government, startups?
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Where the jobs are
Which cities?
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Women in the field
Is it diverse?
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At a glance
- Shift and night work is common.
- Next roles: licensed B2 engineer, then type-endorsed and supervisory roles.
- Without a licence, work must be signed off by a certifying engineer.
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