How to become an electrical and electronics installers and repairer, transportation equipment
Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.
Steps to get there
Most employers expect most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree..Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
What electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment do
- Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
- Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
- Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
- Maintain equipment service records.
- Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.
- Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required.
Skills that matter most
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Monitoring
- Writing
- Speaking
- Active Learning
- Mathematics
Is electrical and electronics installers and repairer, transportation equipment a good career?
On the numbers, this job pays above the typical job. Median pay is 67% above the all-occupation median. Whether it fits you depends on the work itself, the schooling you are willing to do and where you want to live.
Where it pays most
- Washington $122,140
- Oregon $104,410
- Nevada $102,210
- Kansas $99,420
- Maryland $98,850
Sources: O*NET® 31.0 (CC BY 4.0, USDOL/ETA) and BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Pay: BLS OEWS May 2025.