Gas engine mechanic vs senior mechanic

The differences between gas engine mechanics and senior 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 gas engine mechanic and a senior mechanic. Additionally, a senior mechanic has an average salary of $51,569, which is higher than the $46,950 average annual salary of a gas engine mechanic.

The top three skills for a gas engine mechanic include hand tools, CDL and pressure vessels. The most important skills for a senior mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and HVAC.

Gas engine mechanic vs senior mechanic overview

	Gas Engine Mechanic	Senior Mechanic
Yearly salary	$46,950	$51,569
Hourly rate	$22.57	$24.79
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	36,230	85,706
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 29%	Associate Degree, 31%
Average age	44	49
Years of experience	4	4

Gas engine mechanic vs senior mechanic salary

Gas engine mechanics and senior mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Gas Engine Mechanic	Senior Mechanic
Average salary	$46,950	$51,569
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $76,000	Between $37,000 And $70,000
Highest paying City	-	Roseville, CA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Orange County Sanitation District
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between gas engine mechanic and senior mechanic education

There are a few differences between a gas engine mechanic and a senior mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Gas Engine Mechanic	Senior Mechanic
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 29%	Associate Degree, 31%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Gas engine mechanic vs senior mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between gas engine mechanics' and senior mechanics' demographics:

	Gas Engine Mechanic	Senior Mechanic
Average age	44	49
Gender ratio	Male, 98.8% Female, 1.2%	Male, 96.0% Female, 4.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 2.6% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% Asian, 0.9% White, 76.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 8.2% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 15.6% Asian, 2.1% White, 68.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	4%

Differences between gas engine mechanic and senior mechanic duties and responsibilities

Gas engine mechanic example responsibilities.

Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Interact and operate with several key organizations in identifying and completing trouble shooting problems concerning airframe and components.

Senior mechanic example responsibilities.

Create and manage preventive and predictive routes using Maximo CMMS database.
Perform technical inspections on vehicle armor, corrective maintenance, and services (PMCS )
Test coolant conditions, inspects wires and repair if damage, replace wire harness, troubleshoot faulty electrical components.
Support GMP manufacturing and team with QA.
Replace electrical switches, lights and outlets.
Use table top grinders and tools for assembly.

Gas engine mechanic vs senior mechanic skills

Common gas engine mechanic skills

Hand Tools, 51%
CDL, 18%
Pressure Vessels, 15%
Electrical Systems, 7%
Water Pumps, 4%
Routine Maintenance, 3%

Common senior mechanic skills

Hand Tools, 10%
Preventive Maintenance, 7%
HVAC, 6%
Plumbing, 5%
Diesel Engines, 5%
Shop Safety, 4%

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