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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
What an aircraft mechanics and service technician does
Become an aircraft mechanics and service technician
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good aircraft mechanics and service technician
- Reading work related information.
- Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
- Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.
- Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $36 per hour with an average salary of $74,600 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $25 and $42 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $51,500 and $86,800 per year.
Aircraft Mechanics And Service Technician job outlook
- There are 4,543 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 560 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.