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What is a load-test mechanic and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a load-test mechanic. For example, did you know that they make an average of $23.51 an hour? That's $48,909 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -3% and produce -17,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreLoad-Test MechanicUS Average
Salary
3.8

Avg. Salary $48,909

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.2

Growth rate -3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
7.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.73%

Asian 7.52%

Black or African American 9.63%

Hispanic or Latino 16.60%

Unknown 4.17%

White 61.36%

Gender

female 2.44%

male 97.56%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Stress level
8.2

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
5.3

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.4

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a load-test mechanic

  1. Explore load-test mechanic education requirements

    Most common load-test mechanic degrees

    High School Diploma

    28.6 %

    Associate

    28.6 %

    Master's

    14.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific load-test mechanic skills

    SkillsPercentages
    General Maintenance100.00%
  3. Complete relevant load-test mechanic training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New load-test mechanics learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a load-test mechanic based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real load-test mechanic resumes.
  4. Research load-test mechanic duties and responsibilities

    • Box build sub-assembly level by solder wire into connector, lead, and fan according to MPI and visuals aid.
    • Prep engines for shipment after re-work and testing.
    • Supervise mechanics in the diagnosis and repair of technical difficulties, installation and in mechanical failures of military equipment.
    • Perform initial APU function test.
  5. Apply for load-test mechanic jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a load-test mechanic job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average load-test mechanic salary

The average load-test mechanic salary in the United States is $48,909 per year or $24 per hour. Load-test mechanic salaries range between $30,000 and $78,000 per year.

Average load-test mechanic salary
$48,909 Yearly
$23.51 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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