Aircraft Mechanic careers
Aircraft mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair aircraft and aircraft systems.
What does a aircraft mechanic do?
Aircraft mechanics inspect and repair aircraft components and document the work needed to keep aircraft in service.
Work can be in hangars, repair facilities, or around aircraft at airports. Maintenance duties depend on the aircraft and employer.
Aircraft Mechanic career snapshot
- U.S. median annual pay
- $79,870 (May 2025)
- Projected U.S. employment change
- +6% (2025–35)
- Typical training path
- FAA-approved postsecondary program
These national figures are context, not a guarantee of local pay or job availability. The linked BLS profile covers aircraft mechanics and avionics technicians; the figure may include more than one specialty. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
How to get started
Confirm that a proposed program and credential route meet the applicable FAA requirements; do not assume every technical school offers aviation maintenance training.
Compare any program or apprenticeship with the BLS occupational profile and with current local employer requirements. Training routes can differ by location and employer.
Questions to ask before choosing training
- Is the exact program approved for the credential you need?
- How much supervised aircraft inspection and repair practice is included?
Find a real next step
Search nearby schools and apprenticeship sponsors, or browse current Aircraft Mechanic jobs. The map identifies institutions and registered sponsors; it does not confirm that a school teaches aircraft mechanic or that a sponsor has an open position. Review each listing directly.