DAYTON REGIONAL WORKFORCE RESOURCES
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Includes helicopter and aircraft engine specialists.
Fast Facts
Hourly Pay
Entry Level: $21.75/hr
Median: $26.83/hr
Experienced: $26.83/hr
Current Employment
596 (2019)
Projected Employment
655 (2030)
Growth for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
| 2019 Jobs | 2030 Jobs | Change (2019-2030) | % Change (2019-2030) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 596 | 655 | 59 | 10% |
Industries Employing Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
| Industry | Occupation Jobs in Industry (2019) | % of Occupation in Industry (2019) | % of Total Jobs in Industry (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Government, Civilian, Excluding Postal Service | 102 | 17.1% | .6% |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | 38 | 6.4% | 2.8% |
| Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing | 34 | 5.7% | 2.8% |
| Engineering Services | <10 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Occupational Tasks
- Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
- Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
- Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
- Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
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