Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Aircraft Mechanic & Service Technician Education Some college, no degree This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $71,200 This is the median salary for this occupation. Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians repair and perform scheduled maintenance on aircraft. General Information Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Excludes Avionics Technicians (49-2091). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Aircraft Mechanic & Service Technician Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 29 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 29 openings per year are projected for Aircraft Mechanic & Service Technician. +15.4% Employment Change Employment for Aircraft Mechanic & Service Technician is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.4% between 2025 and 2030. $34.23 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $34.23/hour. Entry level workers are paid $18.55, while experienced workers are paid $40.57. The median wage is above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 262 Aircraft Mechanic & Service Technician in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 302. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Aircraft Mechanic & Service Technician are Other Ambulatory Health Care Services, All Other Industries, and Nonscheduled Air Transportation. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Aircraft Mechanic & Service Technician include Mechanical, Engineering and Technology, and Customer and Personal Service. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Aircraft Mechanic & Service Technician is Some college, no degree. 36% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
