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Aircraft Mechanic Career
The aviation industry involves many roles besides the glamour job of piloting an aircraft. Many other routes can lead to a job in the aviation industry, including getting your hands dirty while working under the hood, wings and the flaps of an actual airplane. https://www.imagine-america.org/aircraft-mechanic-good-career/ -
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Basic Requirements to Become an Aircraft Mechanic
You must be
at least 18 years old;
able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
You must get 18 months of practical experience with either power plants or airframes, or 30 months of practical experience working on both at the same time. As an alternative to this experience requirement, you can graduate from an FAA-Approved Aviation Maintenance Technician School.
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Charles E. Taylor: An Aviation Maintenance Hero
Charles E. Taylor was the mechanical genius behind the Wright Brothers’ triumphs. As such, he was the father of aviation maintenance.
It’s taken over 100 years for Taylor to gain widespread recognition for his contribution to aviation maintenance, but on May 22, 2014, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, unveiled a bronze bust of Charles E. Taylor to honor the first aviation mechanic.
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First Aircraft Mechanic Charles Mathews Manly
Contemporary with the Wright brother’s famous engine builder, Charles Edward Taylor, was less recognized engineer and mechanic, Charles Mathews Manly. In 1903 Manly built a successful aircraft engine which could have powered the Wright brother’s flight for miles instead of feet. His story is short, but Into his 51 years, wrote a colleague, Manly crowded a wealth of pioneer engineering. -
Do aircraft mechanics make good money?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median wage for aviation mechanic salary in 2004 was around $57,000. Even the lowest 10 percent in the field were paid about $35,000. The highest paid topped $85,000. These are impressive numbers for a hands-on career path. -
Is aircraft mechanic a good job?
They state that airplane mechanics, including aviation technicians, can expect increased job prospects and pay. A career as an aviation technician is good for those interested in mechanics. It has a relatively low barrier to entry, as you only need an associate degree and to pass an FAA-approved training program. -
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Aircraft Mechanic Jobs
Below is a list of common searches for aircraft mechanic jobs within the aviation industry. Companies post aircraft maintenance jobs daily on our web site. You can post your resume for free, receive emails of new aircraft mechanic job opportunities and apply directly.
Common aircraft mechanic job titles:
aircraft mechanicaircraft technicianA&P mechanicaircraft engine mechanicA&P technicianaircraft crew chief. https://www.jsfirm.com/aircraft+mechanic+jobs