A&P Technician
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Aircraft maintenance technicians (AMTs) are responsible for performing repairs, and preventive and routine maintenance on all types of aircraft and helicopters. FAA certified aircraft mechanics, also called Airframe and Powerplant mechanics, or A&P mechanics, are in high demand. The military, airlines, government, and many other companies are hiring aircraft mechanics.
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Aircraft maintenance technicians need specific training, an eye for detail, and a basic understanding of how things work. And they bear a large amount of responsibility when it comes to maintaining and inspecting aircraft for service, so being professional and diligent is important for aircraft mechanics.
Prerequisites
If you're considering a career as an A&P mechanic, you will need to be able to read, write, speak, and understand English, and you must be at least 18 years old.
To be qualified to work as an AMT, you must graduate from an FAA-approved school for maintenance or gain at least 18 months of on-the-job experience working on either Airframes or Power Plants. If you want both certifications, you need at least 30 months of experience on both Airframes and Powerplants.
Finally, all applicants for an A&P certificate must satisfactorily pass the FAA's written, oral, and practical exams.