| The Field of aviation is getting more | | | | airframe-and-powerplant mechanics-called A & |
| advanced every year. The need for qualified | | | | P mechanics, and avionics technicians. |
| airline mechanics has also increased. The | | | | Powerplant mechanics are authorized to work |
| demand for qualified aviation maintenance | | | | on engines and do limited work on propellers. |
| technicians has climbed to approximately | | | | Airframe mechanics are authorized to work on |
| 50,000 per year. Even though major Airline | | | | any part of the aircraft except the |
| companies have had difficult past years, | | | | instruments, powerplants, and propellers. A & |
| general aviation companies and smaller jet | | | | P Mechanics work on all parts of the plane |
| and aircraft manufacturers are seeking new | | | | except the instruments. Avionics technicians |
| talent to work as aircraft mechanics. | | | | repair and maintain components for aircraft |
| Qualified aviation mechanics often have job | | | | navigation and radio communications, weather |
| offers before they are even finished with | | | | radar systems and instruments, and computers |
| school. With increasing national dependence | | | | that control flight, engine and other |
| on air travel, the demand for qualified | | | | functions.Aviation mechanics usually work in |
| technicians will outrun the supply of | | | | hangars or in other indoor areas, although |
| available technicians.Aircraft mechanics | | | | they can work outdoors. These mechanics |
| ensure planes operate safely and efficiently. | | | | often work under time pressure to maintain |
| They service, repair, overhaul and test | | | | flight schedules and to keep from |
| aircraft. Aircraft mechanics specialize in | | | | inconveniencing air-travel customers. |
| preventative care, making routine checks on | | | | Aviation mechanics have a great duty to |
| engines, landing gear, pressurized sections | | | | maintain safety standards. This is what can |
| and other aircraft parts to make sure | | | | make the jobs somewhat stressful. Aircraft |
| everything works properly. Bureau of Labor | | | | mechanics usually work 40 hours a week on |
| Statistics ( estimates that there are 154,000 | | | | 8-hour shifts at anytime of the day.Melissa |
| aircraft mechanics currently work in the US. | | | | Steele is a featured writer for She has been |
| There are 4 major categories under which | | | | writing about college degrees & trade schools |
| these mechanics fall: Powerplant mechanics, | | | | since 2004. |
| Airframe mechanics, Combination | | | | |