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Aircraft Mechanic

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AVG. SALARY

$64,930

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EDUCATION

1-2 years post-secondary training

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

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Aircraft Mechanics (Enlisted)

Opportunities

Aircraft mechanics supervise or perform the inspection, service, and repair of the Military's fleet of helicopters and airplanes. These mechanics troubleshoot and maintain the aircraft’s structure, engines, and other components, including mission-critical features such as weapons and electronic warfare, and coatings for stealth purposes.


Training Provided

Aircraft mechanics are offered advanced technical training that prepares them to maintain specific aircraft types and systems.

  • Repair of hydraulic, fuel, and electrical systems
  • Repair of aluminum, steel, and fiberglass airframes and coverings
  • Precision measurement and equipment calibration
  • Engine disassembly, inspection, and repair
  • Soldering techniques

All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training.


Earnings

Military pay and benefits are set by Congress, which normally grants a cost-of-living pay increase once each year. All members of the military receive "basic pay," which is the largest component of a member's pay. A member's grade (usually the same as rank) and years of service determines the amount of basic pay received. Enlisted members can progress through nine enlisted pay grades during their careers. In 2024, most enlisted personnel started as recruits at Grade E-1 ($2017/month basic pay); however, those with special skills or above average education started as high as Grade E-4 ($2634/month basic pay). In addition to pay, the military provides many of life's necessities, such as food, clothing, and housing, or pays allowances for them. Other benefits include health care, 30 days paid vacation, legal assistance, recreational programs, education assistance, and military store privileges.


Services offering this occupation

Air Force


Army


Coast Guard


Marine Corps


Navy


Aircraft Engine Mechanics (Enlisted)

Opportunities

Some aircraft mechanics in the Military work solely on the engines, or powerplants, of the aircraft. These mechanics troubleshoot and perform organizational, intermediate, and depot level maintenance on the engines and related components of the Military’s airplanes and helicopters. Aircraft engine mechanics must have specialized knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics principles applying to jet and turboprop engines.


Training Provided

Aircraft engine mechanics are offered advanced technical training that prepares them to maintain specific aircraft engines.

  • Repair of hydraulic, fuel, and electrical systems
  • Repair of aluminum, steel, and fiberglass airframes and coverings
  • Precision measurement and equipment calibration
  • Engine disassembly, inspection, and repair
  • Soldering techniques

All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training.


Earnings

Military pay and benefits are set by Congress, which normally grants a cost-of-living pay increase once each year. All members of the military receive "basic pay," which is the largest component of a member's pay. A member's grade (usually the same as rank) and years of service determines the amount of basic pay received. Enlisted members can progress through nine enlisted pay grades during their careers. In 2024, most enlisted personnel started as recruits at Grade E-1 ($2017/month basic pay); however, those with special skills or above average education started as high as Grade E-4 ($2634/month basic pay). In addition to pay, the military provides many of life's necessities, such as food, clothing, and housing, or pays allowances for them. Other benefits include health care, 30 days paid vacation, legal assistance, recreational programs, education assistance, and military store privileges.


Services offering this occupation

Air Force


Army


Marine Corps


Navy