Air Brake Tester Overview

There are certain skills that many air brake testers have in order to accomplish their responsibilities. By taking a look through resumes, we were able to narrow down the most common skills for a person in this position. We discovered that a lot of resumes listed dexterity, math skills and physical stamina.

When it comes to searching for a job, many search for a key term or phrase. Instead, it might be more helpful to search by industry, as you might be missing jobs that you never thought about in industries that you didn't even think offered positions related to the air brake tester job title. But what industry to start with? Most air brake testers actually find jobs in the transportation and finance industries.

If you're interested in becoming an air brake tester, one of the first things to consider is how much education you need. We've determined that 0.0% of air brake testers have a bachelor's degree. In terms of higher education levels, we found that 0.0% of air brake testers have master's degrees. Even though some air brake testers have a college degree, it's possible to become one with only a high school degree or GED.

You may find that experience in other jobs will help you become an air brake tester. In fact, many air brake tester jobs require experience in a role such as crane operator. Meanwhile, many air brake testers also have previous career experience in roles such as welder or welder-machine operator.