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Work in Aviation Maintenance
Aviation maintenance technicians, often called Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians,
diagnose, adjust, repair or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic
and pneumatic systems to include helicopter and aircraft engine specialist. Aviation
Maintenance Technician program graduates work in Fixed Base Operations (FBO) Airline,
Manufacturer or FAA Repair Station. Aviation technicians can expect steady work, because
changes in the economy have little effect on the aviation service business.
Job opportunities should be good for those who complete post-secondary aviation mechanics
training programs, as some employers report difficulty finding workers with the right
skills; those without formal aviation mechanics training are likely to face competition
for entry-level jobs.
The normal starting pay for Aviation technicians with no experience ranges from a
low of $31,540 annually ($15.16 per hour) up to an annual median wage of $48,641 ($23.39
per hour) according to current statistics with the Florida Department of Labor Statistics
Occupational Employment and Wages Technicians with well-honed skills and experience
can expect to earn $63,532 annually ($30.54 per hour). These estimates are based on
152 mail surveys of establishments in the area take between November, 2011 and December
2014.