Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

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

$79,140
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+5% projected 2024–2034
Postsecondary nondegree award
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians install, test, adjust, and repair equipment and systems in aircraft.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies(bachelors)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, FL
$81,436
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies(bachelors)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, FL
$81,436
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies(associates)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, FL
$76,663
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies(associates)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, FL
$76,663
Agricultural Mechanization(bachelors)California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, CA
$73,053
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies(certificate)Ferris State University, MI
$68,791
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies(certificate)West Los Angeles College, CA
$65,978
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies(associates)Alexandria Technical & Community College, MN
$65,311
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies(associates)San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center, CA
$64,326
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies(associates)San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia, CA
$64,326
Agricultural Mechanization(bachelors)Sam Houston State University, TX
$63,369
Agricultural Mechanization(bachelors)Iowa State University, IA
$63,321
Agricultural Mechanization(bachelors)Kansas State University, KS
$63,239
Agricultural Mechanization(associates)North Dakota State College of Science, ND
$62,531
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies(associates)Minneapolis Community and Technical College, MN
$59,441
Agricultural Mechanization(bachelors)University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE
$59,052
Agricultural Mechanization(bachelors)Montana State University-Northern, MT
$58,929
Agricultural Mechanization(bachelors)Tarleton State University, TX
$58,929
Agricultural Mechanization(bachelors)Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, OK
$58,929
Agricultural Mechanization(bachelors)Texas A&M University-College Station, TX
$58,929
Agricultural Mechanization(bachelors)Texas State University, TX
$58,929
Agricultural Mechanization(bachelors)Stephen F Austin State University, TX
$58,929
Agricultural Mechanization(bachelors)North Carolina State University at Raleigh, NC
$58,929
Agricultural Mechanization(bachelors)Ohio State University-Main Campus, OH
$58,929
Agricultural Mechanization(bachelors)SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill, NY
$58,929

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