
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.