avionics-inspector/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — avionics inspector

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 17-3023.00 (Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 3114; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
• [Core] Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
• [Core] Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
• [Core] Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
• [Core] Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
• [Core] Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.
• [Core] Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
• [Core] Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
• [Core] Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.
• [Core] Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
• [Core] Select electronics equipment, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.
• [Core] Calculate design specifications or cost, material, and resource estimates, and prepare project schedules and budgets.
• [Core] Educate equipment operators on the proper use of equipment.
• [Core] Supervise the installation or operation of electronic equipment or systems.
• [Core] Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed.
• [Core] Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, or systems to correct functional deviations.
• [Core] Integrate software or hardware components, using computer, microprocessor, or control architecture.
• [Core] Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.
• [Core] Participate in training or continuing education activities to stay abreast of engineering or industry advances.
• [Core] Research equipment or component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times, or ongoing operational costs.
• [Core] Provide user applications or engineering support or recommendations for new or existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades, or enhancements.
• [Core] Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality control or quality assurance programs or procedures.
• [Core] Produce electronics drawings or other graphics representing industrial control, instrumentation, sensors, or analog or digital telecommunications networks, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• [Supplemental] Install or maintain electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, variable speed drives, or programmable logic controllers.
• [Supplemental] Design or modify engineering schematics for electrical transmission and distribution systems or for electrical installation in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• [Supplemental] Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
• [nan] Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable or nonsustainable designs.
• [nan] Construct and evaluate electrical components for consumer electronics applications such as fuel cells for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.
• [nan] Participate in the development or testing of electrical aspects of new green technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, and energy efficient televisions.
• [nan] Review, develop, or prepare maintenance standards.

Detailed work activities

• Advise customers on the use of products or services.
• Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
• Assemble equipment or components.
• Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.
• Create electrical schematics.
• Create schematic drawings for electronics.
• Design electrical equipment or systems.
• Determine operational criteria or specifications.
• Direct industrial production activities.
• Direct installation activities.
• Direct quality control activities.
• Document technical design details.
• Estimate operational costs.
• Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
• Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
• Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.
• Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems.
• Interpret design or operational test results.
• Maintain electronic equipment.
• Maintain operational records or records systems.
• Operate computer systems.
• Prepare project budgets.
• Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
• Resolve operational performance problems.
• Review technical documents to plan work.
• Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
• Test green technologies or processes.
• Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
• Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
• Update technical knowledge.