Turbine mechanic vs electro mechanic

The differences between turbine mechanics and electro mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a turbine mechanic and an electro mechanic. Additionally, an electro mechanic has an average salary of $59,526, which is higher than the $51,614 average annual salary of a turbine mechanic.

The top three skills for a turbine mechanic include calipers, cranes and EHS. The most important skills for an electro mechanic are electro-mechanical, hand tools, and PLC.

Turbine mechanic vs electro mechanic overview

	Turbine Mechanic	Electro Mechanic
Yearly salary	$51,614	$59,526
Hourly rate	$24.81	$28.62
Growth rate	14%	14%
Number of jobs	33,945	89,731
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	Associate Degree, 42%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Turbine mechanic vs electro mechanic salary

Turbine mechanics and electro mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Turbine Mechanic	Electro Mechanic
Average salary	$51,614	$59,526
Salary range	Between $37,000 And $70,000	Between $44,000 And $79,000
Highest paying City	-	Salt Lake City, UT
Highest paying state	-	Idaho
Best paying company	-	Kohler Co.
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between turbine mechanic and electro mechanic education

There are a few differences between a turbine mechanic and an electro mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Turbine Mechanic	Electro Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	Associate Degree, 42%
Most common major	Business	Electrical Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Turbine mechanic vs electro mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between turbine mechanics' and electro mechanics' demographics:

	Turbine Mechanic	Electro Mechanic
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 97.3% Female, 2.7%	Male, 94.0% Female, 6.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.5% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 3.2% White, 66.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 7.6% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Asian, 3.3% White, 66.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between turbine mechanic and electro mechanic duties and responsibilities

Turbine mechanic example responsibilities.

Manage and resource subordinates in the accomplishment of several missions in support of USACE, FEMA and other government organizations.
Organize a procedure for rapid plumbing repairs by proactively devising a solid inventory system for effectively managing spare parts and tools.
Repair HVAC systems and diesel power units.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Repair vertical and horizontal pumps, fans, blowers and turbines.
Experience with A330-200, B767, B747-400, MD-11 CF60, GE/PW, DC-10 aircraft.

Electro mechanic example responsibilities.

Sustain compliance with internal and FAA inspection and documentation requirements by working closely with team leads, managers and inspectors.
Accomplish final operational checkout for conformance to customer specifications of prototype and new electronic systems including system installation on new airframes.
Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.
Read plans, diagrams and schematics for parts and electrical circuits, switches, panels and transformers.
Assemble a full range of DC motors for automate window coverings.
Use of machining parts using lathes, planers, and grinders.

Turbine mechanic vs electro mechanic skills

Common turbine mechanic skills

Calipers, 18%
Cranes, 17%
EHS, 13%
Hoists, 13%
Dial Indicators, 11%
Laser Alignment, 6%

Common electro mechanic skills

Electro-mechanical, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%
PLC, 6%
Safety Procedures, 4%
Preventive Maintenance, 4%
Electrical Equipment, 4%

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