Aviation Maintenance Employment Opportunities
After receiving your FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant license you will have the knowledge necessary for the jobs the listed below:
鈥� Powerplant mechanic
鈥� Airframe mechanic
鈥� Combination airframe & powerplant mechanic
(A&P mechanic)
Career Outlook
The U.S. Department of Labor 2021-31 projects employment of Aviation Mechanics to increase by about 6 percent. For further information regarding the field of aviation mechanics, please go to the .
Salary
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median annual wage for Aviation Mechanics was $65,380 in May 2021.
So What Can You Do?
Combination Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic (A&P Mechanic)
A&P mechanics repair and maintain most parts of an aircraft, including the engines, landing gear, brakes, and air-conditioning system.
Requires a certificate of course completion from the FAA. Salary range: $38,270-$98,590 or more.
Powerplant Mechanic
A mechanic with a Powerplant rating allows the mechanic to maintain and repair all systems associated with the engines and all associated equipment.
Airframe Mechanic
An Airframe rating allows a mechanic to maintain and repair all systems associated with the airframe of the aircraft.