Rig mechanic vs gas turbine technician

The differences between rig 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 a rig mechanic and a gas turbine technician. Additionally, a gas turbine technician has an average salary of $47,405, which is higher than the $44,088 average annual salary of a rig mechanic.

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

Rig mechanic vs gas turbine technician overview

	Rig Mechanic	Gas Turbine Technician
Yearly salary	$44,088	$47,405
Hourly rate	$21.20	$22.79
Growth rate	14%	14%
Number of jobs	89,556	7,931
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 28%	High School Diploma, 34%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Rig mechanic vs gas turbine technician salary

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

	Rig Mechanic	Gas Turbine Technician
Average salary	$44,088	$47,405
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $66,000	Between $28,000 And $77,000
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Differences between rig mechanic and gas turbine technician education

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

	Rig Mechanic	Gas Turbine Technician
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 28%	High School Diploma, 34%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Rig mechanic vs gas turbine technician demographics

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

	Rig Mechanic	Gas Turbine Technician
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 96.3% Female, 3.7%	Male, 93.6% Female, 6.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.3% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 3.4% White, 66.4% 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 rig mechanic and gas turbine technician duties and responsibilities

Rig mechanic example responsibilities.

Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.

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.

Rig mechanic vs gas turbine technician skills

Common rig mechanic skills

Hand Tools, 13%
Troubleshoot, 12%
Mechanical Equipment, 10%
Cranes, 9%
Preventive Maintenance, 7%
Mud Pumps, 6%

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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