The map below shows you the number of airline mechanic job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where airline mechanics earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Given the change of course that has happened in the world, we wanted to provide expert opinions on what aspiring graduates can do to start off their careers in an uncertain economic climate. We wanted to know what skills will be more important, where the economy is doing relatively well, and if there will be any lasting effects on the job market. Companies are looking for candidates that can handle the new responsibilities of the job market. Recent graduates actually have an advantage because they are comfortable using newer technologies and have been communicating virtually their whole lives. They can take what they've learned and apply it immediately.We spoke to airline mechanic professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the airline mechanic job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the airline mechanic industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

We spoke to airline mechanic professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the airline mechanic job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the airline mechanic industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

Yes, airline mechanic jobs are in demand. Airline mechanic demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	140	0.00%
2020	143	0.00%
2019	149	0.00%
2018	147	0.00%
2017	147	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$56,745	$27.28	+3.7%
2025	$54,738	$26.32	+1.9%
2024	$53,738	$25.84	+3.1%
2023	$52,116	$25.06	+1.4%
2022	$51,390	$24.71	+3.1%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Iowa	3,145,711	492	16%
2	North Dakota	755,393	95	13%
3	Montana	1,050,493	130	12%
4	Alaska	739,795	86	12%
5	Nebraska	1,920,076	183	10%
6	Wyoming	579,315	58	10%
7	Delaware	961,939	91	9%
8	South Dakota	869,666	79	9%
9	Vermont	623,657	54	9%
10	Indiana	6,666,818	505	8%
11	Alabama	4,874,747	383	8%
12	Utah	3,101,833	236	8%
13	New Mexico	2,088,070	165	8%
14	Maryland	6,052,177	436	7%
15	Minnesota	5,576,606	400	7%
16	Colorado	5,607,154	374	7%
17	South Carolina	5,024,369	361	7%
18	Louisiana	4,684,333	333	7%
19	Mississippi	2,984,100	217	7%
20	Idaho	1,716,943	122	7%

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