What it pays
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Half of all Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in the U.S. earn more than $79,870 a year — the middle 80% land between $48,780 and $128,890. About 138,090 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Craft and related trades workers earn about ₹16,825 a month on average — around ₹2.0 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$79,870typical pay / year
138,090people in this work
$128,890+top 10% earn
₹2.0 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Fixing5
Conduct routine maintenance on aircraft
+Perform the scheduled A-check on Falcon 900 N123FT: follow the task card, complete the borescope and fluid…
Conduct routine maintenance on aircraft
+Perform the scheduled A-check on Falcon 900 N123FT: follow the task card, complete the borescope and fluid checks, torque landing gear fasteners to spec, log any deferred items, and submit the completed inspection pack to the records clerk by 1600 Friday.
The tools that do the workComputerized aircraft log manager CALMjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Replace malfunctioning components
+Replace the failed left aileron actuator on B737-800 N567AB: pull the faulty unit, bench-test the…
Replace malfunctioning components
+Replace the failed left aileron actuator on B737-800 N567AB: pull the faulty unit, bench-test the replacement, fit and torque the new actuator, verify travel and rigging with the control run, and update the aircraft log with part serials before shift end.
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Diagnose mechanical issues in aircraft
+Troubleshoot the intermittent hydraulic pressure drop on A320 N890CD: review the maintenance history and…
Diagnose mechanical issues in aircraft
+Troubleshoot the intermittent hydraulic pressure drop on A320 N890CD: review the maintenance history and schematics, perform pressure isolation and leak checks, bench-test suspected valves, capture test readings, and write a fault report with probable cause and next steps.
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Adjust aircraft components to ensure proper functioning
+Adjust the elevator control cables on Learjet 45 N234LM: measure free-play per the rigging chart, set…
Adjust aircraft components to ensure proper functioning
+Adjust the elevator control cables on Learjet 45 N234LM: measure free-play per the rigging chart, set turnbuckle tension to spec, re-check neutral positions and control continuity, and sign off the rigging card in the aircraft paperwork before the test flight.
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Overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies
+Overhaul Pratt & Whitney PW545 engine at bay 3: strip the accessory gearbox, clean and inspect turbine blades…
Overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies
+Overhaul Pratt & Whitney PW545 engine at bay 3: strip the accessory gearbox, clean and inspect turbine blades to service limits, replace worn bearings and seals, reassemble to torque schedule, run the ground operation checklist and record engine run parameters.
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Analysing1
Test electronic equipment and systems
+Test the cockpit avionics on Gulfstream G550 N777VG: run the power-up sequence, exercise radios, transponder…
Test electronic equipment and systems
+Test the cockpit avionics on Gulfstream G550 N777VG: run the power-up sequence, exercise radios, transponder and flight displays, capture oscilloscope traces for suspect lines, document fault codes and bench-test suspect modules for follow-up.
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The daily work19
Spread plastic film over areas to be repaired to prevent damage to surrounding areas.
+Cover the wing panel, flap hinge area and adjacent avionics bay with clear protective film before sanding and…
Spread plastic film over areas to be repaired to prevent damage to surrounding areas.
+Cover the wing panel, flap hinge area and adjacent avionics bay with clear protective film before sanding and cutting so paint, dust and grinding sparks cannot reach fasteners or wiring; check adhesion and trim to rivet lines first.
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Prepare and paint aircraft surfaces.
+Strip loose coating, feather edges, scuff and clean the left horizontal stabiliser, mix primer and topcoat…
Prepare and paint aircraft surfaces.
+Strip loose coating, feather edges, scuff and clean the left horizontal stabiliser, mix primer and topcoat per the spec, spray two thin coats with 30 minute flash between coats and hang a finish inspection sheet for paint shop signoff.
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Determine repair limits for engine hot section parts.
+Inspect the turbine case and blades from serial 3742, measure cracks, erosion and distortion against the…
Determine repair limits for engine hot section parts.
+Inspect the turbine case and blades from serial 3742, measure cracks, erosion and distortion against the overhaul limits table, then decide which parts exceed service limits and record the disposition on the engine repair card.
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Cure bonded structures, using portable or stationary curing equipment.
+Set up the portable oven and vacuum bag on the bonded panel, verify temperature and pressure ramp schedule…
Cure bonded structures, using portable or stationary curing equipment.
+Set up the portable oven and vacuum bag on the bonded panel, verify temperature and pressure ramp schedule against the drawing, run the cure cycle, monitor thermocouples and log any excursions before removing the bag and inspecting the bondline.
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Repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
+Isolate the hydraulic system, remove the faulty servo valve on the nose gear door, bench-test the valve,…
Repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
+Isolate the hydraulic system, remove the faulty servo valve on the nose gear door, bench-test the valve, replace seals and reassemble, then bleed the circuit, pressurise to 3000 psi and check for leaks and correct actuator travel before return to service.
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Install software and instrument panels
+Remove the old glare shield, fit the new instrument panel, secure brackets to torque values, connect the CAN…
Install software and instrument panels
+Remove the old glare shield, fit the new instrument panel, secure brackets to torque values, connect the CAN and power harnesses, load the latest avionics configuration file and run the panel alignment and self-test before flight release.
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Construct, fit and install prefabricated parts
+Fit the prefabricated wing rib to the left flap spar: align datum holes, drill and countersink per blueprint,…
Construct, fit and install prefabricated parts
+Fit the prefabricated wing rib to the left flap spar: align datum holes, drill and countersink per blueprint, set rivets where specified, torque attach bolts to 25 ft·lb, then record the work and part serials in the maintenance card before shift end.
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Measure the tension of control cables.
+Measure the elevator and aileron control cables with a tensiometer at station 220, record static tension and…
Measure the tension of control cables.
+Measure the elevator and aileron control cables with a tensiometer at station 220, record static tension and service temperature, compare to the chart in the control-cable manual, adjust turnbuckles until readings match limits, then update the control rigging entry in the log.
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Obtain fuel and oil samples and check them for contamination.
+Draw fuel and oil samples from the left and right tanks and the sump, filter into clear sample vials, inspect…
Obtain fuel and oil samples and check them for contamination.
+Draw fuel and oil samples from the left and right tanks and the sump, filter into clear sample vials, inspect for water, sediment and metal shavings under daylight, run a grease test strip on oil and note contamination level, then file the results against the engine serial number.
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Listen to operating engines to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burned valves.
+Run the engines at idle and cruise power while listening for abnormal tones, isolate the suspect cylinder…
Listen to operating engines to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burned valves.
+Run the engines at idle and cruise power while listening for abnormal tones, isolate the suspect cylinder with a mechanic's stethoscope and compression gauge, note sticking or burned-valve signatures against the engine handbook, and schedule borescope inspection if readings deviate.
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Inventory and requisition or order supplies, parts, materials, and equipment.
+Count current spares on the shelf against the parts list, flag items below minimum stock, generate a…
Inventory and requisition or order supplies, parts, materials, and equipment.
+Count current spares on the shelf against the parts list, flag items below minimum stock, generate a requisition for nuts, bolts, brake pads and a replacement hydraulic pump, include required P/Ns and preferred vendors, and submit for procurement approval before Friday close.
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Clean engines, sediment bulk and screens, and carburetors, adjusting carburetor float levels.
+Disassemble the carburetor, clean jets, float bowl and sediment screens in solvent, set the float height to…
Clean engines, sediment bulk and screens, and carburetors, adjusting carburetor float levels.
+Disassemble the carburetor, clean jets, float bowl and sediment screens in solvent, set the float height to 0.125 inch per the manual, reassemble, bench-run the engine to confirm no flooding, and record the adjustment and parts used in the maintenance log.
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Adjust assemblies accordingly
+Restore left aileron hinge assemblies: set the hinge gap to 0.020 inch, follow the torque sequence, replace…
Adjust assemblies accordingly
+Restore left aileron hinge assemblies: set the hinge gap to 0.020 inch, follow the torque sequence, replace any fatigued bushings with recorded serials, then update the job card and close the task by 17:00 today.
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Maintain detailed maintenance records
+Update the aircraft maintenance log with today's tasks for N123AA, include part numbers, work hours, deferral…
Maintain detailed maintenance records
+Update the aircraft maintenance log with today's tasks for N123AA, include part numbers, work hours, deferral codes and torque readings, attach the signed inspection sheet, and file it under the current aircraft record before the end of shift.
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Coordinate with flight crews and ground staff
+Tell the captain of flight 472 and the night-shift ground ops supervisor which checks I completed on N123AA,…
Coordinate with flight crews and ground staff
+Tell the captain of flight 472 and the night-shift ground ops supervisor which checks I completed on N123AA, list outstanding items that affect dispatch, propose a 30-minute turn window, and ask for confirmation before I clear the aircraft.
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Assist in training new technicians
+Prepare a hands-on walkaround and a laminated checklist for Tuesday's trainee session, include the three…
Assist in training new technicians
+Prepare a hands-on walkaround and a laminated checklist for Tuesday's trainee session, include the three recent defect examples we fixed, assign each trainee a component to strip and reassemble, and send the schedule to training lead Maria.
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Use hand tools, power tools and other equipment
+Inventory the hand tools and power tools used on N123AA, note calibration due dates and any damaged…
Use hand tools, power tools and other equipment
+Inventory the hand tools and power tools used on N123AA, note calibration due dates and any damaged equipment, tag items out of service, order replacements for missing torque wrenches, and post the updated tool board before shift handover.
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Manufacture fixed or rotary wing aircrafts and aircraft subassemblies
+Lay out the assembly steps and tool list for the left wing subassembly, record required tolerances and rivet…
Manufacture fixed or rotary wing aircrafts and aircraft subassemblies
+Lay out the assembly steps and tool list for the left wing subassembly, record required tolerances and rivet specifications from the drawing, assign stations to John and Aisha, and print the traveler packet for the shop floor.
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Read and interpret blueprints
+Compare the wiring harness drawing to the harness on bench B3, mark any dimension variances, note reference…
Read and interpret blueprints
+Compare the wiring harness drawing to the harness on bench B3, mark any dimension variances, note reference callouts and material specifications, photograph discrepant areas, and file a discrepancy report to engineering by close of business.
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