Slider photo 1
Trade Photo
Trade Photo
Trade Photo
Trade Photo
Trade Photo
Trade Photo

Becoming An Airplane Mechanic in Blacksburg, Virginia

    United States
    Virginia
    Blacksburg

Overview

An A&E mechanic is responsible for ensuring that airplanes get regular maintenance and that any problems are fixed correctly. Mechanics may work on different parts of an aircraft, such as the engine, landing gear, brakes and pumps. A mechanic may work with special instruments designed specifically for aircraft maintenance.
Compare to a teacher who only makes
$40,000/yr in Virginia

Tools of the Trade

Multimeter
Multimeter
Socket Set
Socket Set
Inspection Mirror
Inspection Mirror
Safety Wire Pliers
Safety Wire Pliers
Torque Wrench
Torque Wrench
Vibration Meter
Vibration Meter

What Airplane Mechanics Love About Their Trade

New challenges every day.
Using big cool tools.
Not client facing.

Characteristics

High Paying
Work Indoors
Not Customer Facing
Variety of Tools
Not Hard on Body
Highly Technical
Solo or Small Teams

Outlook

Demand Forecast
High
We fly in this country.
Advancement Potential
High
Are able to work up within their small teams.
Optionality Potential
High
Can easily transition into other mechanical fields.

Reviews
 (81) 

Alex H
This trade has been the best things that ever happened to me. I was a kid who like working on engines and making things go fast, and A&P mechanic let me turn that passion into a great paying career. Lots of new challenges to keep things fresh, and fulfilling work.
Jarrad H
Being an A&P mechanic was a perfect career for me because I relly enjoy coming in each day and solving new problems within these systems that I have mastered. Getting an engine flight ready is the ultimate testament to the quality of your work. Great money too!
Thomas L
People are always going to fly--more and more every year it seems. This job has stability and there's tremendous pride in knowing that your work and attention to detail is going to get people where they need to go safely. After all this time, I still marvel at how cool it is to build machines that fly.
$63,510/ year
Estimated Salary

Airplane Mechanic Apprenticeships In Virginia

Danville,VAVirginia,VABlacksburg,VAFredericksburg,VAWinchester,VARichmond,VALynchburg,VACharlottesville,VANorfolk,VARoanoke,VASouthwest Va,VAHarrisonburg,VA

Check Out Other Trades In Blacksburg, Virginia

BlacksmithBarberLinemanPipeline WelderWelderMotorcycle MechanicIron WorkerElevator MechanicElectricianPlumberHeavy Equipment OperatorWell DrillerTimber FramerStone MasonHVAC TechnicianCarpenterDiesel Mechanic

Airplane Mechanic Trades by State

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming