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