Aircraft accessories mechanic vs mechanic

The differences between aircraft accessories mechanics and mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become an aircraft accessories mechanic, becoming a mechanic takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, an aircraft accessories mechanic has an average salary of $59,098, which is higher than the $47,149 average annual salary of a mechanic.

The top three skills for an aircraft accessories mechanic include hand tools, maintenance manuals and . The most important skills for a mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and customer service.

Aircraft accessories mechanic vs mechanic overview

	Aircraft Accessories Mechanic	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$59,098	$47,149
Hourly rate	$28.41	$22.67
Growth rate	6%	4%
Number of jobs	35,497	100,534
Job satisfaction	-	4.25
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	40	42
Years of experience	4	2

Aircraft accessories mechanic vs mechanic salary

Aircraft accessories mechanics and mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Aircraft Accessories Mechanic	Mechanic
Average salary	$59,098	$47,149
Salary range	Between $44,000 And $78,000	Between $35,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Anheuser-Busch
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between aircraft accessories mechanic and mechanic education

There are a few differences between an aircraft accessories mechanic and a mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Aircraft Accessories Mechanic	Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Aviation	Automotive Technology
Most common college	North Carolina State University	-

Aircraft accessories mechanic vs mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between aircraft accessories mechanics' and mechanics' demographics:

	Aircraft Accessories Mechanic	Mechanic
Average age	40	42
Gender ratio	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.9% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.7% Asian, 5.6% White, 64.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 8.5% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% Asian, 2.4% White, 65.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between aircraft accessories mechanic and mechanic duties and responsibilities

Aircraft accessories mechanic example responsibilities.

Work from SRM, TRM, AMM, EO and various other aircraft documentation to accomplish repair objectives.
Design and build FAA certify test equipment to certify aircraft flight control transducers for the Lockheed L1011
Fabricate defective sections or parts using metal fabricating machines, saws, brakes, shears and grinders.
Work in there fleet department repairing and diagnosis on all emergency apparatuses and ambulances and police vehicles also include maintenance schedules.
Perform complete disassembly and assembly of the T56-A-14 engine's power section, propeller reduction gearbox, and accessories

Mechanic example responsibilities.

Dismantle and re-assemble equipment, using hoists and hand tools, such as transfer cases, hydraulic cylinders, bell housings.
Identify issues with wire feeder and power source, break press, overhead cranes , 2 ton to 25 ton hoists.
chain saws, trimmers, tractors, push mowers, blowers, generators, cut saws, power washers, etc.
Work with networking, plumbing, troubleshooting electrical and performing mechanical repairs.
Monitor HVAC systems and operations, and ensure that routine preventive maintenance are performed according to establish schedules.
Complete repair of low-boy style trailers, and tractors with wet line PTO systems.

Aircraft accessories mechanic vs mechanic skills

Common aircraft accessories mechanic skills

Hand Tools, 54%
Maintenance Manuals, 46%

Common mechanic skills

Hand Tools, 9%
Preventive Maintenance, 8%
Customer Service, 7%
Customer Vehicles, 7%
Diagnosis, 6%
Electrical Systems, 5%

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