Aircraft Maintenance & Manufacturing Careers

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Aircraft Maintenance & Manufacturing

It takes skilled engineers and technicians to build and maintain today's state-of-the-art aircraft. Engineers must have a college degree while technicians, machinists, and assemblers should have at least a high school diploma. Airframe and powerplant mechanics require at least a high school diploma and specialized technical training and licensing. Avionics specialists who install and service aircraft electronics are in demand with the growth of advanced "glass cockpit" instrumentation.

Listed below are only a few aircract maintenance and manufacturing career opportunities for a general idea on all that are available for you.

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Airframe or Powerplant Mechanic

Education Requirements: H.S. diploma, technical training, college degree preferred

Job Opportunities: Airlines, Fixed-base operators, private companies

Avionics Specialist

Education Requirements: H.S. diploma, technical training, college degree preferred

Job Opportunities: Airlines, Fixed-base operators, private companies

Electrical Installers & Technician

Education Requirements: H.S. diploma, college associate degree