Tips for Entry
Visit the Federal Aviation Administration's Web site, https://www.faa.gov/jobs/career_fields, for information on avionics-related careers.
To learn more about trends in the industry and potential employers, read publications such as
- Aerospace Manufacturing (https://www.aero-mag.com)
- Aviation Maintenance Magazine (https://www.avm-mag.com)
- Avionics News (https://aea.net/AvionicsNews)
- International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace (https://commons.erau.edu/ijaaa)
Visit the following Web sites for job listings:
- https://www.avjobs.com/careers
- https://careercenter.aiaa.org
- https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/avionics-technician-jobs
- https://www.pama.org/job-board.html
Conduct information interviews with avionics technicians and ask them for advice on preparing for and entering the field. Ask your school's career services office for help with setting this up.
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