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Job Description


	Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Includes helicopter and aircraft engine specialists.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: 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.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Aircraft and Avionics Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Most workers learn their jobs in 1 of about 170 schools certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Job opportunities should be favorable for persons who have completed an aircraft mechanic training program, but keen competition is likely for jobs at major airlines, which offer the best pay and benefits. Job opportunities are likely to continue to be best at small commuter and regional airlines, at FAA repair stations, and in general aviation.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Support Activities for Air Transportation	33,110
Scheduled Air Transportation	30,580
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing	17,580
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	16,770
Couriers and Express Delivery Services	4,960
Nonscheduled Air Transportation	4,490
Employment Services	2,170
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	1,690
Technical and Trade Schools	1,100
Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	730

Career Video

Title: "Aircraft Mechanics"

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Average Annual Salary	$54,500
Average Hourly Wage	$26.20
Total Employment	117,320