Armament mechanic vs mechanic

The differences between armament 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 armament mechanic, becoming a mechanic takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, an armament mechanic has an average salary of $56,680, which is higher than the $47,149 average annual salary of a mechanic.

The top three skills for an armament mechanic include electrical systems, aircraft maintenance and F-16. The most important skills for a mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and customer service.

Armament mechanic vs mechanic overview

	Armament Mechanic	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$56,680	$47,149
Hourly rate	$27.25	$22.67
Growth rate	6%	4%
Number of jobs	33,671	100,534
Job satisfaction	-	4.25
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 60%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	33	42
Years of experience	4	2

Armament mechanic vs mechanic salary

Armament mechanics and mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Armament Mechanic	Mechanic
Average salary	$56,680	$47,149
Salary range	Between $38,000 And $84,000	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 armament mechanic and mechanic education

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

	Armament Mechanic	Mechanic
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 60%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Automotive Technology
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Armament mechanic vs mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between armament mechanics' and mechanics' demographics:

	Armament Mechanic	Mechanic
Average age	33	42
Gender ratio	Male, 92.9% Female, 7.1%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.7% Unknown, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino, 23.8% Asian, 4.4% White, 59.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	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	14%	2%

Differences between armament mechanic and mechanic duties and responsibilities

Armament mechanic example responsibilities.

Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Receive and implement combat orders and direct deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive operations.

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.

Armament mechanic vs mechanic skills

Common armament mechanic skills

Electrical Systems, 50%
Aircraft Maintenance, 33%
F-16, 12%
Maintenance Procedures, 5%

Common mechanic skills

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

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