If you're interested in working with aircraft you may want to consider the Dallas tech jobs (Click here) available for avionics technicians.

Avionics technicians are responsible for repairing and maintaining the many systems that control flight, engine, and other primary functions. They may work on aircraft navigation, radio communications, weather radar systems, and other instruments and computers.

Most employees who work on aircraft learn what they need to know by attending an Aviation Maintenance Technician School certified by the Federal Aviation Administration, although some can learn skills through on-the-job training. Anyone who works on civilian aircraft also must become certified by the FAA

However, avionics technicians can forgo FAA certification if they have experience from the military or working for an avionics manufacturer. Those who work on communications must obtain a restricted radio-telephone operator license from the Federal Communications Commission.

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There were about 140,300 aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and service technicians throughout the nation during 2008, with about 87 percent of those positions belonging to aircraft mechanics and service technicians, and the remainder belonging to avionics technicians.

Nearly half of all employees work in air transportation and support activities, while about 21 percent work in aerospace product and parts manufacturing, and about 15 percent work for the federal government. A small number of employees work for companies that operate their own planes.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of avionics technicians throughout the country is expected to grow by 11 percent by 2018, while overall employment in the industry is anticipated to grow by 7 percent.

Employment of avionics technicians in Dallas is expected to remain even through 2016 with about 350 workers. Although that means there will be no overall growth in the local industry, there will be about five openings per year due to replacement, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

Throughout Texas, employment should increase from 2,350 workers during 2006 to 2,800 workers by 2016, resulting in 450 additional jobs and an overall growth rate of 19.10 percent.

The top five industries that employ avionics technicians in Dallas include:

1. Electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance - 28.82 percent
2. Scheduled air transportation - 22.05 percent
3. Federal government, except education - 21.24 percent
4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing - 15.37 percent
5. Support activities for air transportation - 6.47 percent

During 2009, avionics technicians in Dallas earned an average wage of $23.15 per hour, while those throughout Texas earned an average wage of $23.28 per hour and those throughout the nation earned an average wage of $24.20 per hour.

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