i just need a second opinion tks
2007-03-07 07:41:36 · 8 answers · asked by dred_locks33 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
there is a world wide shortage of aircraft mechanics .. get your A&P - then go get a mechanical engineering degree specializing in stress analysis and you will be set ..- there is also a worldwide shaortage of aircraft stress engineers .. current pay for aircraft stress engineers is $45-$75 hr / $60 out of college- 125K upper limit for contract enginers . Easily attainable b/c of overtime availability.
2007-03-07 09:10:12 · answer #1 · answered by thefatguythatpaysthebills 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The two of the biggest lies in Aviation are 1) There is a shortage of skilled A&P Mechanics, and 2) A&P Mechanics are well paid.
If these were true, then airlines wouldn't be laying off maintenance crews all the time, and the US Federal Government would not classify aircraft mechanics as UNSKILLED LABOR.
If you want to hang around airports for the rest of your life and be treated as a second class citizen, the go ahead and get your A&P. Otherwise, become an electrician or a carpenter. At least they have a chance to make some real money
2007-03-07 11:01:01 · answer #2 · answered by JetDoc 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Colonel makes a great point... who is teaching the course?
Here in Alaska, A&P mechanics are not a dime a dozen, and are in some demand. As far as pay scale, you'll do alright in the not so big airline market.
Fed-Ex, UPS, and others offer pretty decent wages for aircraft mechanics. Again here in Alaska, we have many smaller aviation communities, all of which support teh A&P profession.
Check out the link below. It is from the University of Alaska Aviation program.
2007-03-09 15:09:23 · answer #3 · answered by Klondike John 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jet Doc got it right on the money! A&PMechs don't!!!
Well except the part about the classification. It is my understanding that the US department of labor does not classify job skill levels It was some sort of miscommunication that started that rumor (AMT Magazine).
The market for skilled mechs fluctuates like a sine wave.
Maintenance is the largest NECESSARY expense an airline incurs. Therefore when it comes to cutbacks (they can't control the price of parts) mechanics are the first to be hit.
BUT there is something intangible about looking up at an aircraft you helped put back inservice and seeing it take off. I am an A&P licensed mech and still love it for that reason.
2007-03-11 16:12:59 · answer #4 · answered by azul 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a loaded question if I've ever heard it. I'm currently going through the classes to get my A&P certificates. I have my A, working on my P. I would suggest taking the classes at an accredited university since you'll be working towards an Associates degree in the process, or you would be at a decent one. It's definately worth your time if working with your hands and actually fixing something is what you love to do. If working with your hands isn't something you love to do I would tell you to still look into the courses since you don't have to work on aircraft once you get your A&P.
2007-03-12 04:37:04 · answer #5 · answered by Steve L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im only 15, but I plan being an Aircraft Mechanic!!!!
Do it!
2007-03-07 09:54:44 · answer #6 · answered by predhead33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who is teaching this course you mention? That's where your answer is. Some schools are great, some are average, and some I wouldn't allow within 50 feet of my plane.
2007-03-07 08:37:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very good field to get into I wish I had done it when I was younger.
2007-03-13 19:53:25 · answer #8 · answered by firetdriver_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋