Aircraft Wiring Technician
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized technical job involving the fabrication, installation, and inspection of aircraft electrical wiring and wire harnesses.
Description
Aircraft wiring technicians fabricate and wire wire harnesses and connectors that make up aircraft electrical systems according to drawings, and perform quality inspections such as functional tests and insulation resistance measurements. They must accurately perform detailed tasks like wire length adjustment, insulation stripping, crimping, and bundling, adhering to strict standards to ensure safety and reliability. They mainly work in clean environments in factories or maintenance shops, collaborating with other maintenance technicians and quality control departments.
Future Outlook
Demand for advanced wiring technology is expected to increase with the expansion of the aviation industry and the adoption of next-generation aircraft such as electric aircraft and drones.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands skilled in fine work / High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Clean room / Line work / Maintenance factory work / Shift work
Career Path
Junior Aircraft Wiring Technician → Senior Aircraft Wiring Technician → Team Leader → Quality Control Engineer → Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Required Skills
Connector Connection / Insulation Resistance Measurement / Reading Wiring Diagrams / Wire Harness Fabrication Technology / Wiring Processing
Recommended Skills
Quality Control Methods / Reading English Technical Documents / Understanding Aviation Regulatory Standards
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required in detailed wiring work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Requires little creative idea generation, as work centers on following procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical or quantitative analysis is not required. |
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