Bonded structures repairer vs helicopter mechanic

The differences between bonded structures repairers and helicopter mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a bonded structures repairer and a helicopter mechanic. Additionally, a helicopter mechanic has an average salary of $61,876, which is higher than the $58,685 average annual salary of a bonded structures repairer.

The top three skills for a bonded structures repairer include fixed wing aircraft, safety procedures and electrical systems. The most important skills for a helicopter mechanic are hand tools, safety procedures, and FAA.

Bonded structures repairer vs helicopter mechanic overview

	Bonded Structures Repairer	Helicopter Mechanic
Yearly salary	$58,685	$61,876
Hourly rate	$28.21	$29.75
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	6,703	33,954
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 31%	High School Diploma, 37%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	4	4

Bonded structures repairer vs helicopter mechanic salary

Bonded structures repairers and helicopter mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bonded Structures Repairer	Helicopter Mechanic
Average salary	$58,685	$61,876
Salary range	Between $38,000 And $90,000	Between $44,000 And $86,000
Highest paying City	-	Hollister, CA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Apple
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between bonded structures repairer and helicopter mechanic education

There are a few differences between a bonded structures repairer and a helicopter mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Bonded Structures Repairer	Helicopter Mechanic
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 31%	High School Diploma, 37%
Most common major	Aviation	Aviation
Most common college	Purdue University	Purdue University

Bonded structures repairer vs helicopter mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between bonded structures repairers' and helicopter mechanics' demographics:

	Bonded Structures Repairer	Helicopter Mechanic
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 88.6% Female, 11.4%	Male, 93.0% Female, 7.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 22.0% Asian, 7.3% White, 54.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 23.4% Asian, 6.3% White, 55.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between bonded structures repairer and helicopter mechanic duties and responsibilities

Bonded structures repairer example responsibilities.

Assemble aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, bolts, screws, rivets and jigs.
Conform to all OSHA regulations and safety guidelines, EPA requirements, as well as FOD.
Document repairs to aircraft in accordance with FAA requirements following technical guidance from aircraft manufacturers or also comprehensive engineering repair data.
Perform control retrofits on various production machines including CNC machining centers and manufacturing equipment.

Helicopter mechanic example responsibilities.

Used drills, countersinks, deburr tools, and wedge lock guns.
Test, troubleshoot and repair advance aircraft hydraulic systems.
Complete all repairs and maintenance work to company and FAA standards.
Document logs to ensure company compliance of OSHA standards and employee safety.
Inspect completed work to certify that it meet FAA standards and that assets are functional.
Confer with inspectors, OSHA, EPA, and engineering firms on all construction/code relate issues/developments.

Bonded structures repairer vs helicopter mechanic skills

Common bonded structures repairer skills

Fixed Wing Aircraft, 24%
Safety Procedures, 21%
Electrical Systems, 14%
Technical Manuals, 12%
Combat, 8%
MOS, 6%

Common helicopter mechanic skills

Hand Tools, 9%
Safety Procedures, 9%
FAA, 6%
Maintenance Manuals, 5%
Helicopter Maintenance, 5%
Landing Gear, 4%

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