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What is a propeller 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 propeller mechanic. For example, did you know that they make an average of $26.48 an hour? That's $55,076 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 9,000 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScorePropeller MechanicUS Average
Salary
4.3

Avg. Salary $55,076

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.8

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
8.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.62%

Asian 6.84%

Black or African American 9.23%

Hispanic or Latino 23.61%

Unknown 4.96%

White 54.75%

Gender

female 0.00%

male 100.00%

Age - 39
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 - 39
Stress level
7.8

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.9

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.2

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Propeller mechanic career paths

Key steps to become a propeller mechanic

  1. Explore propeller mechanic education requirements

    Most common propeller mechanic degrees

    Associate

    35.0 %

    Bachelor's

    30.0 %

    High School Diploma

    20.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific propeller mechanic skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Gear Boxes63.95%
    Aircraft Maintenance36.05%
  3. Complete relevant propeller mechanic training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New propeller 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 propeller mechanic based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real propeller mechanic resumes.
  4. Research propeller mechanic duties and responsibilities

    • Work in there fleet department repairing and diagnosis on all emergency apparatuses and ambulances and police vehicles also include maintenance schedules.
    • Align and fit structural assemblies.
    • Adjust, repair, rework or replace parts and assemblies to eliminate malfunctions and to insure proper operation.
    • Receive and implement combat orders and direct deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive operations.
  5. Apply for propeller mechanic jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a propeller 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 propeller mechanic salary

The average propeller mechanic salary in the United States is $55,076 per year or $26 per hour. Propeller mechanic salaries range between $36,000 and $83,000 per year.

Average propeller mechanic salary
$55,076 Yearly
$26.48 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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