Electro mechanic vs gas turbine technician

The differences between electro mechanics and gas turbine technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both an electro mechanic and a gas turbine technician. Additionally, an electro mechanic has an average salary of $59,526, which is higher than the $47,405 average annual salary of a gas turbine technician.

The top three skills for an electro mechanic include electro-mechanical, hand tools and PLC. The most important skills for a gas turbine technician are preventive maintenance, hand tools, and electrical equipment.

Electro mechanic vs gas turbine technician overview

	Electro Mechanic	Gas Turbine Technician
Yearly salary	$59,526	$47,405
Hourly rate	$28.62	$22.79
Growth rate	14%	14%
Number of jobs	89,731	7,931
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 42%	High School Diploma, 34%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Electro mechanic vs gas turbine technician salary

Electro mechanics and gas turbine technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Electro Mechanic	Gas Turbine Technician
Average salary	$59,526	$47,405
Salary range	Between $44,000 And $79,000	Between $28,000 And $77,000
Highest paying City	Salt Lake City, UT	-
Highest paying state	Idaho	-
Best paying company	Kohler Co.	-
Best paying industry	Technology	-

Differences between electro mechanic and gas turbine technician education

There are a few differences between an electro mechanic and a gas turbine technician in terms of educational background:

	Electro Mechanic	Gas Turbine Technician
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 42%	High School Diploma, 34%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Electro mechanic vs gas turbine technician demographics

Here are the differences between electro mechanics' and gas turbine technicians' demographics:

	Electro Mechanic	Gas Turbine Technician
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 94.0% Female, 6.0%	Male, 93.6% Female, 6.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.6% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Asian, 3.3% White, 66.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 7.6% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Asian, 3.3% White, 66.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between electro mechanic and gas turbine technician duties and responsibilities

Electro mechanic example responsibilities.

Sustain compliance with internal and FAA inspection and documentation requirements by working closely with team leads, managers and inspectors.
Accomplish final operational checkout for conformance to customer specifications of prototype and new electronic systems including system installation on new airframes.
Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.
Read plans, diagrams and schematics for parts and electrical circuits, switches, panels and transformers.
Assemble a full range of DC motors for automate window coverings.
Use of machining parts using lathes, planers, and grinders.

Gas turbine technician example responsibilities.

Manage supplies, inventory and equipment for the USS Vicksburg, CG69 destroyer.
Manage all update safety documents per OSHA requirements.
Maintain, repair, troubleshoot and modify aircraft gas turbines, gas turbine indicating and controls systems.
Advance knowledge in PLC systems.
complete demolition and rebuilds on Westinghouse turbines also general electric' G.E . '
Open and close valves and switches in sequence to start and shut down auxiliary units.

Electro mechanic vs gas turbine technician skills

Common electro mechanic skills

Electro-mechanical, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%
PLC, 6%
Safety Procedures, 4%
Preventive Maintenance, 4%
Electrical Equipment, 4%

Common gas turbine technician skills

Preventive Maintenance, 7%
Hand Tools, 7%
Electrical Equipment, 6%
Auxiliary Equipment, 6%
Turbine Generators, 6%
Gas Turbine Engines, 6%

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