Aircraft Mechanic — Career Preview

Keep planes flying safely

Aviation maintenance technicians inspect, repair, and overhaul aircraft engines, instruments, and airframes to ensure flight safety.

A day in the life

You inspect a Boeing 737 engine before its morning flight, replace worn brake assemblies, run diagnostic tests on avionics, and sign off on airworthiness. Lives depend on your precision.

Quick facts

Start the free Aircraft Mechanic Career Explorer — short videos, quick quiz questions and a certificate.

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