Aircraft Mechanic
Code: 49-3011.00
Also known as: Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Aircraft Maintenance Tech), Aircraft Mechanic, Aircraft Restorer, Aircraft Technician, Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A & P Mechanic), Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT), Aviation Mechanic, Helicopter Mechanic
Description: Even before Leonardo da Vinci scrawled the first Aerial Screw, helicopter design in the fifteenth century, people have looked to the skies with an eye of wonder. Aircraft Mechanics have a passion for aviation and a talent for mechanics. These detail-oriented technicians keep the skies and its passengers safe by handling the mechanical and physical upkeep of aircraft.
Typical wages
| 10% | $38,970 |
| 25% | $51,760 |
| Median | $66,440 |
| 75% | $85,400 |
| 90% | $103,880 |
| 10% | $18.74 |
| 25% | $24.89 |
| Median | $31.94 |
| 75% | $41.06 |
| 90% | $49.94 |
Projected employment
| Estimated Employment (2019 year) |
137,200 |
| Projected Employment (2029 year) |
143,500 |
| Percent Change | +0 % |
| Projected Annual Job Openings | 11,200 |