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Occupational Report
for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3011)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Includes helicopter and aircraft engine specialists.
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Employment Outlook
for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
There are 6 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 6
are listed below.
Job Openings from the Web
for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web.
These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot
validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no
longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.
There are 21 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 21
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Industries of Employment
for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Industry
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Ownership |
2008
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
|
All |
1,097 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
1,024 |
|
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
|
Private |
160 |
|
Forestry and Logging
|
Private |
156 |
|
Logging
|
Private |
156 |
|
Manufacturing
|
Private |
25 |
|
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
|
Private |
25 |
|
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
|
Private |
23 |
|
Wholesale Trade
|
Private |
11 |
|
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
|
Private |
11 |
|
Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers
|
Private |
11 |
|
Transportation and Warehousing
|
Private |
755 |
|
Air Transportation
|
Private |
538 |
|
Scheduled Air Transportation
|
Private |
403 |
|
Nonscheduled Air Transportation
|
Private |
135 |
|
Support Activities for Transportation
|
Private |
199 |
|
Support Activities for Air Transportation
|
Private |
199 |
|
Couriers and Messengers
|
Private |
18 |
|
Couriers
|
Private |
18 |
|
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
14 |
|
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
|
Private |
13 |
|
Educational Services
|
Private |
30 |
|
Technical and Trade Schools
|
Private |
30 |
|
Health Care and Social Assistance
|
Private |
23 |
|
Ambulatory Health Care Services
|
Private |
23 |
|
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
|
Private |
23 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Federal |
70 |
|
Federal Government (Non-Postal)
|
Federal |
70 |
Educational Requirements
for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Workers must have postsecondary training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Align Frame
- Align Gears
- Align Vehicle Body Parts
- Apply Aviation Electronics
- Apply Electronic Principles
- Apply Hydraulics Principles
- Apply Mechanical Engineering Principles
- Apply Pneumatic Systems Principles
- Apply Principles And Theories Of Physics
- Apply Properties Of Metals To Repair Activities
- Assemble Gear Systems
- Diagnose And Correct Malfunctions In Commercial Transportation Equipment
- Diagnose And Repair Aircraft Fuel Systems
- Diagnose And Repair Aircraft Ignition Systems
- Diagnose And Repair Aircraft Propulsion Systems
- Diagnose And Repair Mechanical And Performance Problems In Aircraft
- Estimate Cost, Time, And Materials Needed For Repairs
- Fit Bearings
- Follow Government Aircraft Maintenance Regulations
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Identify Base Metals For Welding
- Inspect And Repair Aircraft Propellers
- Interpret And Apply Service And Repair Manuals
- Lay Out And Fabricate Aircraft Parts
- Maintain Repair Records
- Maintain Welding Machines And Equipment
- Maneuver Heavy Objects
- Operate Cranes, Hoists, Or Mechanical Booms
- Operate Electronic Calibration Devices
- Operate Engine Diagnostic Equipment, Including Computerized
- Operate Pneumatic Test Equipment
- Operate Soldering Equipment
- Operate Vehicle Engine Electrical System Test Equipment
- Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Repair Setting
- Plan And Schedule Aircraft Maintenance
- Provide Customer Service
- Read Repair Work Orders
- Read Schematics And Specifications
- Recognize Characteristics Of Composite Materials (Fiberglass, Graphite Or Boron)
- Test Mechanical Products And Equipment After Repair Or Assembly
- Use Acetylene Torch
- Use Algebra
- Use Basic Mathematics
- Use Electrical Test Equipment
- Use Electronic Test Equipment
- Use Geometry
- Use Metric System
- Use Pneumatic Tools
- Use Precision Measuring Devices In Mechanical Repair Work
- Use Voltmeter And Ohmmeter
- Use X-Ray And Magnetic Inspection
- Weld Metal Parts
- Write Aircraft Maintenance And Repair Reports
Schools and Training Providers
for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
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