Aircraft maintenance technicians perform routine maintenance and repair work on aircrafts Usually under pressure because customers and passengers cant be kept waiting Involves working with tools and as part of a team
Good Pay Variety of work Can work every where
A program at Okanagan College, theory part of the course At the Vernon airport, hands on part of the course A program at Dawson Creek 17 months
The average wage is 23.80$ an hour Starting wage is 17-20$ an hour Top salary could reach 45$ an hour Aircraft maintenance technician will always be in demand There will always be airplanes and they will always need to be repaired
Work 40 hours a week on eight hour shifts Work mainly indoor in a aircraft hanger The work is physically demanding Low rate of injury Work as part of a team
Pilot Flight attendant Aircraft Mechanic
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