Aircraft Mechanic

Duties and Responsibilities: An a&P mechanic inspects, services and repairs airplanes to ensure they're operating correctly and safely. A 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. The job may also involve standing on ladders and working at various heights. Mechanics service different types of aircraft, such as helicopters, jets and propeller-driven airplanes.

Salary: $57,610 per year

Education: The FAA requires mechanics working on airplanes to be certified. Requirements to be a certified mechanic through the FAA for a U.S. citizen incurable are 18 years old or older. Be fluent in English. Meet experience requirements (18 months on air frames or power plants, or 30 months of combined experience) or graduate from an FAA-approved school. Pass written, oral and practical tests.

Reflection: I want to be this because I like airplanes and being an aircraft mechanic would be a good job to work on planes or on any other aircraft. They also get paid a lot of money.