Career Profile
Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians
Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians repair and perform scheduled maintenance on aircraft.
General Information
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Excludes Avionics Technicians (49-2091).
Important Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video
Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 23 openings per year are projected for Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians.
Employment Change
Employment for Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.4% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $28.15/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.99, while experienced workers are paid $34.14. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 188 Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 218.
Top Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians are Nonscheduled Air Transportation, Support Activities for Air Transportation, and Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians include Mechanical, English Language, and Engineering and Technology.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians is Associate's. 69% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.