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The Department of Labor is forecasting a 17% growth for this industry through
2017. The large number of baby boomers who will be retiring out of this industry
could affect those numbers.
People who are starting out in this field and who work on turbine-powered
equipment can expect to earn $20.00 to $25.00 per hour to start. Most airlines
pay the people who work second or third shift extra. Generally mechanics are
earning $33.00 to $35.00 per hour after five years. The highest paid airline
mechanics are currently earning $50.00 per hour. Those mechanics are also
provided benefits by the company they work for, such as health insurance, dental
insurance, eye insurance, paid vacation, the ability to travel by air at greatly
reduced rates, and retirement plans.
General aviation mechanics generally start around $15.00 per hour and can
expect to top out around $25.00 per hour. Some companies offer health benefits
also, but no travel benefits.
People who work in this field often work at airports or surrounding
facilities, they often work outside, and sometimes are expected to work up to 30
to 40 feet above the ground. The people who work for the airlines sometimes face
the stress of performing their jobs so that an aircraft can meet its flight
schedule. Mechanics are expected to lift components that weigh up 75 pounds. All
aircraft mechanics are expected to own their own hand tools.
Top Employers
The following are some of the prestigious companies that have hired our
students:
- American Airlines
- United Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
- British Airways
- U.S. Airways
- American Eagle
- Express Jet Airlines
- Continental Airlines
- Aero Mexico
- UPS
- FEDEX
- Gulf stream Aviation
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Martin Aviation
There are also several general aviation companies and corporate aviation
operators that have hired our graduates. Examples of these types of companies
are light aircraft maintenance facilities, turbine aircraft maintenance
facilities for aircraft that are operated for jobs such as air ambulance and air
charter, engine overhaul shops – both piston and turbine – aircraft and engine
appliance overhaul shops, avionics repair and installation shops, and aircraft
instrument repair.
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