Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians
Code: 49-3011.00
Zone 3
Median Annual Salary
£79,870
Range: £48,780 - £128,890
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Job Zone 3
Industry Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Aircraft Maintainer
Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Aircraft Maintenance Tech)
Aircraft Mechanic
Aircraft Restorer
Aircraft Service Technician (Aircraft Service Tech)
Aircraft Technician (Aircraft Tech)
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A and P Mechanic)
Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT)
Aviation Mechanic
Helicopter Mechanic
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
- Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
SAP software
Tracware AeroTrac
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Facilities management software
Maintenance planning software
Maintenance record software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
reading work related information
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Technical
planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment
repairing machines or systems using the right tools
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
product and service development
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Arts and Humanities
English language
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Hand and Finger Use
hold or move items with your hands
put together small parts with your fingers
Verbal
read and understand what is written
communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
order or arrange things
Controlled Movement
quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Cautiousness
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Stress Tolerance
Perseverance
Frequently Asked Questions About Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians is £79,870. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £48,780, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £128,890 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians typically aligns with Job Zone 3 (Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Essential skills and tooling for a Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians include: SAP software, Tracware AeroTrac, Microsoft PowerPoint, Maintenance planning software, Maintenance record software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Average).
Live UK Vacancies for Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£48,780
Median Annual (Average):
£79,870
90th Percentile (Senior):
£128,890
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