Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000Overview
Aircraft mechanics examine, service, repair, and overhaul aircraft and aircraft engines. They also repair, replace, and assemble parts of the airframe (the structural parts of the plane other than the power plant or engine). There are about 131,690 aircraft mechanics working in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Some Postsecondary TrainingCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Conventional
Hands On
Problem-Solving
Career Ladder
Head Mechanic, or Crew Chief, or Shop Supervisor
Aircraft Mechanic
Journey-Worker Mechanic
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