Jet engine mechanic vs mechanic

The differences between jet engine 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 a jet engine mechanic, becoming a mechanic takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a jet engine mechanic has an average salary of $61,098, which is higher than the $47,149 average annual salary of a mechanic.

The top three skills for a jet engine mechanic include test equipment, test stands and aircraft engines. The most important skills for a mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and customer service.

Jet engine mechanic vs mechanic overview

	Jet Engine Mechanic	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$61,098	$47,149
Hourly rate	$29.37	$22.67
Growth rate	6%	4%
Number of jobs	36,953	100,534
Job satisfaction	5	4.25
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 34%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	40	42
Years of experience	4	2

Jet engine mechanic vs mechanic salary

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

	Jet Engine Mechanic	Mechanic
Average salary	$61,098	$47,149
Salary range	Between $46,000 And $80,000	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 jet engine mechanic and mechanic education

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

	Jet Engine Mechanic	Mechanic
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 34%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Aviation	Automotive Technology
Most common college	SUNY Farmingdale	-

Jet engine mechanic vs mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between jet engine mechanics' and mechanics' demographics:

	Jet Engine Mechanic	Mechanic
Average age	40	42
Gender ratio	Male, 88.1% Female, 11.9%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.5% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 21.7% Asian, 6.8% White, 55.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	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	2%	2%

Differences between jet engine mechanic and mechanic duties and responsibilities

Jet engine mechanic example responsibilities.

Manage aerospace propulsion functions and activities.
Complete course in mechanical diagnosis and repair techniques.
Flight line work include engine changes, removal and installation of engine parts, and APU parts and unit.
Communicate to customers the diagnosis and repair estimates.
Perform engine run operation on install and uninstal engines, troubleshoot malfunctions or verify findings.
Remove, inspect and repair gearboxes and all gearbox mount components.

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.

Jet engine mechanic vs mechanic skills

Common jet engine mechanic skills

Test Equipment, 18%
Test Stands, 12%
Aircraft Engines, 7%
Aerospace, 5%
Maintenance Manuals, 3%
Maintenance Practices, 3%

Common mechanic skills

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

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