Aircraft Maintenance / Technicians Careers

Average Annual Salary for Aircraft Maintenance / Technicians:

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average salary of aircraft technicians in 2005 was $49,260.

Mechanics who work for the major airlines generally earn more than other mechanics; they also get a discount on flights for themselves and their families

Necessary Education for Aircraft Maintenance / Technicians Career:

Degree in either:

• Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
• Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

What is Aircraft Maintenance / Technicians in a nutshell?

Avionics technicians specialize in navigation, radio, radar systems, and other electronic and computer instruments and controls

Types of Aircraft Maintenance / Technicians jobs:

• Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging and Systems Assemblers
• Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
• Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
• Industrial Machinery Mechanics
• Mechanical Door Repairers

Aircraft Maintenance / Technicians Skills & Responsibilities:

Aircraft technicians check for wear and tear, using x-ray or magnetic equipment to look for cracks and punctures invisible to the human eye.

Knowledge:

• Mechanical
• Design
• Customer and Personal Service
• Engineering and Technology
• Transportation

• Reading Comprehension
• Repairing
• Troubleshooting
• Equipment Maintenance
• Complex Problem Solving

• Manual Dexterity
• Arm Hand Steadiness
• Problem Sensitivity
• Near Vision
• Deductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering
• Logical mind

Government economists expect job growth for Aircraft Maintenance / Technicians to be as fast as the average for all careers through 2014.
The airline industry has been in a slump since the events of September 11, 2001. However, it should recover as the population grows more comfortable and secure in flying to their destination. Keep in mind, though, that there will be a lot of competition for jobs with major airlines, which pay the best. It will be easier to find work at small airlines, FAA repair stations, and private repair shops.