Aircraft Mechanics Think Big
By Craig Friesen
craig.friesen@careerschoolguide.com
Career School Guide Columnist
Competency and reliability are two of the key ingredients required for aircraft maintenance jobs. No matter which of the aviation jobs you work in, the responsibility you carry is enormous. Do you have what it takes to become an aircraft mechanic?
If you enjoy working with equipment or fixing things and have no fear of working on huge engines then aircraft maintenance jobs may be for you. Aviation jobs in maintenance require a high degree of mechanical skill combined with great troubleshooting skills. As an aircraft mechanic you will need to work well in a team setting and be in good physical condition.
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Training for Aircraft Maintenance Jobs
Most aviation jobs fall under the regulations of the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) and aircraft maintenance jobs are no exception. Aircraft mechanic programs will likely take you between 2 and 4 years to complete. Graduation may grant you certification although actual work experience of a year or more may also be required. Additional licensing can be useful for some aircraft maintenance jobs.
Aviation Jobs in the Maintenance Hangar
As an aircraft mechanic there are several aviation jobs you can consider as an area of expertise or even combine them:
- Airframe mechanics focus on all parts of an aircraft except the engine, propellers, and instruments.
- Power plant mechanics specialize in maintaining and repairing aircraft engines.
- Airframe and power plant aircraft mechanics are certified to work on any part of an airplane except for the instruments and are the most widely employed.
- Avionics technicians possess the knowledge to diagnose and repair the various navigation, communication, and computer systems on board an aircraft.
- Aircraft inspectors check the work of other mechanics to ensure safety standards are met.
There will continue to be available aircraft maintenance jobs for certified aircraft mechanics in the years to come due to retirement and increased air traffic.
About the author
Craig Friesen is a freelance writer living in Saskatchewan, Canada. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies from University of Manitoba and a Master of Divinity degree from Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, Indiana.
Source:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos179.htm
Posted on July 8, 2005 at 11:18 AM
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