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Piedmont's dedicated team of Aircraft Maintenance Technicians work hard to keep our operation running safely and reliably. This job requires skilled precision, persistence and commitment to safety and compliance. You'll learn our E-145s inside and out, take your skills to new heights and take on a new challenge every day. Apply today.

Career Advancement Opportunities

After six months of successful employment with Piedmont, you're eligible to enhance your role and expand your skills by becoming a Lead Mechanic, Quality Control Inspector or Maintenance Controller. After six months of experience in a higher skilled role, you become eligible to apply for open management positions.

Pay & Benefits

Starting pay - $28.40 /hr
Night shift differential - $1/hr
High cost differentials in PHL, ALB - $3/hr, RIC, CLT - $1/hr
Pay increases per union contract annually
Free uniforms
$125 annual safety shoe allowance

Four week Embraer 145 hands on familiarization course
Two week Embraer 145 systems course
Start/Run/Taxi Training

Health

PPO

Single rate is $63.44, family rate ranges from $113.55 - $176.99 per pay depending on number of dependents

Prescription and vision coverage benefits are included

$400 maximum out-of-pocket; co-pay of $10 for general physician per visit and $20 for a specialist

Dental

Single rate is $6.92, family rate is $20.77 per pay

Preventative care is free

Ready to explore the world? You, your immediate family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across the American Airlines global network.

Maintenance Locations

Albany, NY - Albany International Airport
Harrisburg, PA - Harrisburg International Airport
Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia International Airport
Salisbury, MD - Salisbury Regional Airport
Roanoke, VA - Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
Richmond, VA - Richmond International Airport
Charlotte, NC - Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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Qualifications

If you're at least 18 years old and possess an FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic License, you may be eligible to apply. Learn more about Piedmont's Aircraft Maintenance Technician qualifications and work requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

18 years old at the time of interview

Must possess FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Licenses

Must successfully complete a driving record check, FBI fingerprint check and a pre-employment drug screening

Should have no DUIs in the past five years

Must possess excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Must be willing to relocate to one of our maintenance facilities in Albany, NY; Salisbury/Ocean City, MD; Roanoke or Richmond, VA; Harrisburg or Philadelphia, PA; as well as line maintenance in Charlotte, NC

Show background and/or experience in mechanical operations or endeavors

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Piedmont Airlines is committed to growing the next generation of aviation students. Apply to join our Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) Tuition Payment Program. Candidates selected will receive a conditional offer of employment and payment of tuition and fees through your educational institution's aviation maintenance program.
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Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians repair and perform scheduled maintenance on aircraft.

Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians work in hangars, in repair stations, or on airfields. The environment can be loud because of aircraft engines and equipment.

Most aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians learn their trade at an Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved aviation maintenance technician school or on the job. Some learn through training received in the military.

The median annual wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians was $75,020 in May 2023.

The median annual wage for avionics technicians was $77,420 in May 2023.

Overall employment of aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians is projected to grow 4 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 12,800 openings for aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians.

Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians with similar occupations.

Learn more about aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.

What Aircraft and Avionics Equipment Mechanics and Technicians Do About this section

Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians repair and perform scheduled maintenance on aircraft.

Duties

Aircraft mechanics typically do the following:

Diagnose mechanical or electrical problems

Repair wings, brakes, electrical systems, and other aircraft components

Replace defective parts, using hand tools or power tools

Examine replacement aircraft parts for defects

Read maintenance manuals to identify repair procedures

Test aircraft parts with gauges and other diagnostic equipment

Inspect completed work to ensure that it meets performance standards

Keep records of maintenance and repair work

Avionics technicians typically do the following:

Test electronic instruments, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, and voltmeters

Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and performance problems

Assemble components, such as electrical controls and junction boxes, and install software

Install instrument panels, using hand tools, power tools, and soldering irons

Repair or replace malfunctioning components

Keep records of maintenance and repair work

Airplanes require reliable parts and maintenance in order to fly safely. To keep an airplane in operating condition, aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians perform scheduled maintenance, make repairs, and complete inspections. They must follow detailed regulations set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that dictate maintenance schedules for different operations.

Many mechanics are generalists and work on many different types of aircraft, such as jets, piston-driven airplanes, and helicopters. Others specialize in one section, such as the engine, hydraulic system, or electrical system, of a particular type of aircraft. In independent repair shops, mechanics usually inspect and repair many types of aircraft.

The following are examples of types of aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians:

Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanics are certified generalist mechanics who can independently perform many maintenance and alteration tasks on aircraft. A&P mechanics repair and maintain most parts of an aircraft, including the engines, landing gear, brakes, and air-conditioning system. Some specialized activities require additional experience and certification.

Maintenance schedules for aircraft may be based on hours flown, days since the last inspection, trips flown, or a combination of these factors. Maintenance also may need to be done at other times to address specific issues recognized by mechanics or manufacturers.

Mechanics use precision instruments to measure wear and identify defects. They may use x rays or magnetic or ultrasonic inspection equipment to discover cracks that cannot be seen on a plane's exterior. They check for corrosion, distortion, and cracks in the aircraft's main body, wings, and tail. They then repair the metal, fabric, wood, or composite materials that make up the airframe and skin.

After completing all repairs, mechanics test the equipment to ensure that it works properly and record all maintenance completed on an aircraft.

Avionics technicians are specialists who repair and maintain a plane's electronic instruments, such as radio communication devices and equipment, radar systems, and navigation aids. As the use of digital technology increases, more time is spent maintaining computer systems. The ability to repair and maintain many avionics and flight instrument systems is granted through the Airframe rating, but other licenses or certifications may be needed as well.

Designated airworthiness representatives (DARs) examine, inspect, and test aircraft for airworthiness. They issue airworthiness certificates, which aircraft must have to fly. There are two types of DARs: manufacturing DARs and maintenance DARs.

Inspection authorized (IA) mechanics are mechanics who have both Airframe and Powerplant certification and may perform inspections on aircraft and return them to service. IA mechanics are able to do a wider variety of maintenance activities and alterations than any other type of maintenance personnel. They can do comprehensive annual inspections or return aircraft to service after a major repair.

Repairmen certificate holders may or may not have the A&P certificate or other certificates. Repairmen certificates are issued by certified repair stations to aviation maintenance personnel, and the certificates allow them to do specific duties. Repairmen certificates are valid only while the mechanic works at the issuing repair center and are not transferable to other employers.

Aircraft mechanics and service technicians held about 140,200 jobs in 2022. The largest employers of aircraft mechanics and service technicians were as follows:

Support activities for air transportation

29%

Scheduled air transportation

18

Aerospace product and parts manufacturing

16

Federal government, excluding postal service

10

Nonscheduled air transportation

5

Avionics technicians held about 20,800 jobs in 2022. The largest employers of avionics technicians were as follows:

Support activities for air transportation

34%

Aerospace product and parts manufacturing

32

Professional, scientific, and technical services

13

Federal government

7

Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians work in hangars, in repair stations, or on airfields. They must meet strict deadlines while following safety standards.

Most of these mechanics and technicians work near major airports. They may work outside on the airfield, or in climate-controlled shops and hangars. Civilian aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians employed by the U.S. Armed Forces work on military installations.

Injuries and Illnesses

Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians often lift heavy objects, handle dangerous chemicals, or operate large power tools. They may work on scaffolds or ladders, and noise and vibrations are common, especially when engines are being tested. Workers must take precautions against injuries, such as wearing ear protection and brightly colored vests to ensure that they are seen when working around large aircraft.

Work Schedules

Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians usually work full time on rotating 8-hour shifts. Overtime and weekend work are common.

How to Become an Aircraft and Avionics Equipment Mechanic or Technician About this section

Some aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians learn their trade at an Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved aviation maintenance technician school. Others are trained on the job or learn through training in the military. Aircraft mechanics and avionics technicians typically are certified by the FAA. (See Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), part 65, subparts D and E, for the most current requirements for becoming a certified mechanic.)

Education

Aircraft mechanics and service technicians typically enter the occupation after attending a Part 147 FAA-approved aviation maintenance technician school. These schools award a certificate of completion that the FAA recognizes as an alternative to the experience requirements stated in regulations. The schools also grant holders the right to take the relevant FAA exams.

Avionics technicians typically earn an associate's degree before entering the occupation. Aircraft controls, systems, and flight instruments have become increasingly digital and computerized. Workers who have the proper background in aviation flight instruments or computer repair are needed to maintain these complex systems.

Although not required, bachelor's degree study in engineering or a related field, such as transportation, may provide useful background knowledge.

Training

Some aircraft mechanics and service technicians enter the occupation with a high school diploma or equivalent and receive on-the-job training to learn their skills and to be able to pass the FAA exams. Aviation maintenance personnel who are not certified by the FAA work under supervision until they have enough experience and knowledge and become certified.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

The FAA requires that aircraft maintenance be done either by a certified mechanic with the appropriate ratings or authorizations or under the supervision of such a mechanic.

The FAA offers separate certifications for bodywork (Airframe mechanics, or "A") and engine work (Powerplant mechanics, or "P"), but employers may prefer to hire mechanics who have both Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings. The A&P ratings generally certify that aviation mechanics meet basic knowledge and ability standards.

Mechanics must be at least 18 years of age, be fluent in English, and have 30 months of experience to qualify for either the A or the P rating or both (the A&P rating). Completion of a program at a Part 147 FAA-approved aviation maintenance technician school can substitute for the experience requirement and shorten the time requirements for becoming eligible to take the FAA exams.

Applicants must pass written, oral, and practical exams that demonstrate the required skills within a timeframe of 2 years.

To keep their certification, mechanics must have completed relevant repair or maintenance work within the previous 24 months. To fulfill this requirement, mechanics may take classes from their employer, a school, or an aircraft manufacturer.

The Inspection Authorization (IA) is available to mechanics who have had their A&P ratings for at least 3 years and meet other requirements. These mechanics are able to review and approve many major repairs and alterations.

Avionics technicians typically are certified through a repair station for the specific work they perform on aircraft, or they hold the Airframe rating to work on an aircraft's electronic and flight instrument systems. An Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certification is available through the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). It certifies that aviation mechanics have a basic level of knowledge in the subject area, but it is not required by the FAA for any specific tasks. Avionics technicians who work on communications equipment may need to have the proper radiotelephone operator certification issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Work Experience in a Related Occupation

Some avionics technicians begin their careers as aircraft mechanics and service technicians. As aircraft mechanics and service technicians gain experience, they may attend classes or otherwise choose to pursue additional certifications that grant privileges to work on specialized flight instruments. Eventually, they may become avionics technicians who work exclusively on flight instruments.

Advancement

As aircraft mechanics gain experience, they may advance to lead mechanic, lead inspector, or shop supervisor. Opportunities to advance may be best for those who have an inspection authorization (IA). Mechanics with broad experience in maintenance and repair may become inspectors or examiners for the FAA.

Important Qualities

Detail oriented. Mechanics and technicians need to adjust airplane parts to exact specifications. For example, they often use precision tools to tighten wheel bolts to a specified tension.

Dexterity. Mechanics and technicians need to coordinate the movement of their fingers and hands in order to grasp, manipulate, or assemble parts.

Observational skills. Mechanics and technicians must recognize engine noises, read gauges, and collect other information to determine whether an aircraft's systems are working properly.

Strength. Mechanics and technicians may carry or move heavy equipment or aircraft parts, climb on airplanes, balance, and reach without falling.

Median annual wages, May 2023

The median annual wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians was $75,020 in May 2023. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $45,760, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $114,750.

The median annual wage for avionics technicians was $77,420 in May 2023. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $46,570, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $107,370.

In May 2023, the median annual wages for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:

Scheduled air transportation

$101,500

Aerospace product and parts manufacturing

77,330

Nonscheduled air transportation

76,450

Federal government, excluding postal service

69,330

Support activities for air transportation

63,580

In May 2023, the median annual wages for avionics technicians in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:

Professional, scientific, and technical services

$85,260

Aerospace product and parts manufacturing

82,090

Federal government

66,150

Support activities for air transportation

64,760

Mechanics and technicians usually work full time on rotating 8-hour shifts. Overtime and weekend work are common.

Overall employment of aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians is projected to grow 4 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 12,800 openings for aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Employment

As air traffic increases, more workers are expected to be needed to maintain a growing number of aircraft.

Occupational Title

SOC Code

Employment, 2022

Projected Employment, 2032

Change, 2022-32

Employment by Industry

Percent

Numeric

Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians

-

161,000

168,000

4

7,000

-

Avionics technicians

49-2091

20,800

21,700

4

900
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Aircraft mechanics and service technicians

49-3011

140,200

146,200

4

6,100
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Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)

The Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. The link(s) below go to OEWS data maps for employment and wages by state and area.

Projections Central

Occupational employment projections are developed for all states by Labor Market Information (LMI) or individual state Employment Projections offices. All state projections data are available at www.projectionscentral.org. Information on this site allows projected employment growth for an occupation to be compared among states or to be compared within one state. In addition, states may produce projections for areas; there are links to each state's websites where these data may be retrieved.

CareerOneStop

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For more information about aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians, visit
Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association Aviation Maintenance Magazine Federal Aviation Administration National Business Aviation Association American Society for Testing and Materials Professional Aviation Maintenance Association
Occupational Requirements Survey

For a profile highlighting selected BLS data on occupational requirements, see

Aircraft mechanics and service technicians (PDF)

CareerOneStop

For a career video on avionics technicians, visit
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