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daunting to someone looking at the profession from outside. But, his is a perspective gained from decades in the business and one based on the realities of how the job has evolved from the days when exotic came to mean installing a Loran receiver or coupling a two-axis autopilot to a KX-170B. Demand for an avionics technician likely will grow in coming years. “People aren’t going to be buying new aircraft,” Potter said, at least when it comes to piston-driven flivvers primarily used by individuals or small businesses, preferring instead to modernize the ones they have. This means more work for the avionics shop. New aircraft in this category, of course, likely will be delivered with all the bells and whistles already installed. But, the equipment didn’t get there by magic – someone in a new-aircraft factory installed it – and it still needs maintenance. Meanwhile, new mandates like the ADS-B backbone of the FAA’s nextgeneration air traffic control system will result in even greater demand for quality avionics technicians. “It’s going to be very competitive,” Potter suggested. No one knows what the future holds, especially when combining aircraft and aviation with innovations in electronics. But, it’s a safe bet to say tomorrow’s successful avionics tech will have more in common with a software engineer or networking technician than ever. It can be a career combining a love for tinkering, a desire to fly or be around aircraft of all shapes and sizes, one focused on cutting-edge electronics few people outside the industry even know about coupling the satisfaction of working with one’s hands to troubleshoot, repair, install and even create new and exciting airborne navigation, communication and surveillance solutions. It will be a career in worldwide demand with potential employers of all shapes and sizes. What are you waiting for? q

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