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Like many aviation careers, the outlook for avionics technicians is bright. Bring your willingness to tinker with electronics and a love of aviation.

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few years ago, yet another aviation first took place: An unmanned aerial vehicle, or UAV, successfully flew from the U.S. to Australia. That notable achievement was the subject of much discussion among pilots, many of whom saw it as yet another nail in the coffin of the occupied cockpit, leading to a future where the skies are populated by autonomous aircraft. One of those pilots, who also holds a Federal Aviation Administration airframe and powerplant certificate, wryly noted, “Yeah, but there was a mechanic waiting when it arrived.” Therein lies some guidance to those wanting an aviation career but unsure which role will be best when considering long-term job prospects.
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According to various sources, a worldwide pilot shortage is looming, bringing with it potential demand for as many as 20,000 new pilots a year, worldwide, during the next 20 years. That’s what happens when pending airline retirements combine with new-plane orders and anticipated growth from a recovering economy. But, as the tale of the long-distance UAV attests, occupying a cockpit is not the only job in aviation, just the most visible. If recent trends toward increased cockpit automation and unmanned aircraft continue, it’s just a matter of time before paying passengers board aircraft with only one or fewer pilots sitting up front. Yet, when the aircraft arrives at its destination, technicians of

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