1. Hydraulics and Pneumatic Specialist Michael Curran

2. Occupation History Repairing, troubleshooting, removing, installing and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems in aircraft Landing Gears, Brakes, Flight Controls, weapons, Cargo Doors controlled with these systems Often referred to as the “Backbone” of the aircraft maintenance team

3. Career Opportunities Most careers in this occupation are military related Airforce, and air national guard California air national guard Many different aircraft systems that offer many career opportunities as well

4. Prerequisites For Military: Education: High School Diploma or GED with 15 College Credits ASVAB Test to qualify for career Training through Military

5. Salary vs Experience As experience goes up so does pay Starting salary for a basic airmen in the Air Force with two or less years of experience $18000 As rank also increases so does pay With 20 years of experience and Highest rank $66000