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Factual side-by-side attributes from the imported O*NET and BLS OEWS datasets. No career is ranked or recommended.

Career A (or your current career)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Career B (or your target career)

Avionics Technicians

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Comparison table

MetricElectrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansAvionics Technicians
National median salary$78,190$82,280
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment95,13018,830
Typical educationNot recordedPost-Secondary Certificate
Job zone33
Important skillsReading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Troubleshooting, Repairing, Active ListeningRepairing, Troubleshooting, Equipment Maintenance, Operations Monitoring, Quality Control Analysis
Related careersElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay, Avionics Technicians, Electrical and Electronics Drafters, Automotive Engineering TechniciansMechanical Engineers, Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers, Lighting Technicians, Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians dashboardAvionics Technicians dashboard

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

83%

15 of 18 target skills

Target-only skills

3

Current-only skills

1

Skill overlap compares O*NET skills rated at importance 3.0 or above for each occupation. It is a measure of listed skill overlap, not a probability of getting the job.

Shared skills

  • Troubleshooting+0.3 level
  • Repairing+0.5 level
  • Equipment Maintenance+0.9 level
  • Operations Monitoring+0.6 level
  • Critical Thinking+0.1 level
  • Quality Control Analysis+0.6 level
  • Complex Problem Solving+0.4 level
  • Speaking—
  • Active Listening—
  • Writing—
  • Reading Comprehension—
  • Judgment and Decision Making+0.4 level
  • Monitoring+0.3 level
  • Systems Analysis+0.1 level
  • Active Learning—

Only in Avionics Technicians

  • Time Management
  • Coordination
  • Equipment Selection

Only in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

  • Systems Evaluation