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Resume skills guide · SOC 49-2091

Skills for Avionics Technicians

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for avionics technicians, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Speaking as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list. On the tools side, O*NET flags Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software as in-demand technologies for this role.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Critical Thinking3.75
  • 2.Active Listening3.38
  • 3.Speaking3.38
  • 4.Reading Comprehension3.25
  • 5.Writing3.25
  • 6.Monitoring3.12
  • 7.Active Learning3
  • 8.Science2.88
  • 9.Learning Strategies2.62
  • 10.Mathematics2.12

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Knowledge areas

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mechanical
  • English Language
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Telecommunications
  • Design
  • Mathematics

Core work activities

  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Getting Information
  • Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Working with Computers
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Training and Teaching Others

In-demand tools & technology

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • C++
  • Linux
  • Oracle Java
  • SAP software
  • UNIX
  • Workday software
  • Apache HTTP Server
  • Avionics system testing software
  • Computer diagnostic software
  • Dassault Systemes CATIA
  • Maintenance record software
  • Software development tools
  • Technical Data Management System TDMS