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Aeronautical Maintenance Technician

Perform detailed inspections and maintenance on aircraft systems to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with aviation regulations.

40 000 – 95 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
Associate degree or technical diploma
Education level
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Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
1-2 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
1-2 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
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Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
40 000 – 55 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
55 000 – 75 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
75 000 – 95 000 USD/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — United States

Entry typically requires a high school diploma, completion of technical training, and passing FAA certification exams.

Training — United States

Training usually involves completing an FAA-approved program or equivalent military training, followed by obtaining the FAA A&P certification.

The job market — United States

Employment opportunities are found in airlines, MROs, and aircraft manufacturers, with demand influenced by the aviation industry's health.

All about the job

How to become a Aeronautical Maintenance Technician?

How to train for this job

Programmes suggested by Ulydia to enter this profession.

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
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Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona IncAvondale
Associate's
Agricultural Mechanization
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Agricultural Mechanization
Reedley CollegeReedley
Certificate

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