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What is a small engine trainer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a small engine trainer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $19.6 an hour? That's $40,777 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 2% and produce 5,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreSmall Engine TrainerUS Average
Salary
3.2

Avg. Salary $40,777

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.9

Growth rate 2%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.28%

Asian 11.27%

Black or African American 7.18%

Hispanic or Latino 10.22%

Unknown 4.94%

White 66.12%

Gender

female 51.79%

male 48.21%

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
6.9

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.1

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
10.0

Work life balance is excellent

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a small engine trainer

  1. Explore small engine trainer education requirements

    Most common small engine trainer degrees

    Bachelor's

    66.7 %

    Master's

    10.3 %

    Certificate

    10.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific small engine trainer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    CPR100.00%
  3. Complete relevant small engine trainer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New small engine trainers 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 small engine trainer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real small engine trainer resumes.
  4. Research small engine trainer duties and responsibilities

    • Assist in departmental tactical training, vessel boarding and CQB drills in accordance with DoD regulations.
    • Conduct needs analyses using adherence metrics, AHT, agent testing, QA monitoring, and performance tracking.
    • Educate and assist new members in proper use of cardiovascular, rowing station, TRX and free weights.
    • Create feedback and progress reports regarding development for on boarding new associates and provide official information on a SharePoint database.
  5. Apply for small engine trainer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a small engine trainer 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 small engine trainer salary

The average small engine trainer salary in the United States is $40,777 per year or $20 per hour. Small engine trainer salaries range between $24,000 and $67,000 per year.

Average small engine trainer salary
$40,777 Yearly
$19.60 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia 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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