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