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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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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Employment Outlook for Aircraft Mechanics And Service Technicians
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Aircraft Mechanics And Service Technicians There are 5 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 5 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Drive And Rotor Technician 2/2/10 Aurora DOE
Aircraft Mechanic (Rotary Wing Blade) 1/28/10 Central Point DOE
Aircraft Maintenance And Structures Technician 11/23/09 Aurora DOE
Aircraft Mechanics 8/21/09 Central Point DOE
Mechanic 4/24/09 Corvallis $8.40/hr DOE
State of Oregon License Information for Aircraft Mechanics And Service Technicians No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Aircraft Mechanics And Service Technicians
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $14.72 $19.16 $25.49 $29.84 $32.87 $24.73 $51,438
Multnomah / Washington 14.54 18.48 25.80 30.33 34.54 24.91 51,800
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 21.56 24.21 27.12 29.54 30.98 26.52 55,157
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 11.93 14.34 18.58 23.81 34.24 20.13 41,858
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Regional Employment Projections for Aircraft Mechanics And Service Technicians
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,198 1,338 140 11.7% 14 30 44
Multnomah / Washington 730 827 97 13.3% 10 18 28
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 133 137 4 3.0% 0 3 4
Jackson / Josephine 133 141 8 6.0% 1 3 4
Klamath / Lake 69 70 1 1.4% 0 2 2
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 24 25 1 4.2% 0 1 1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 23 30 7 30.4% 1 1 1
Lane 23 27 4 17.4% 0 1 1
Morrow / Umatilla 21 10 -11 -52.4% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 14 13 -1 -7.1% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 12 14 2 16.7% 0 0 1
Clackamas 10 11 1 10.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 7 7 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 2 3 1 50.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Aircraft Mechanics And Service Technicians
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 1,198
Total, All Industries Private 960
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Private 111
Forestry and Logging Private 106
Logging Private 106
Manufacturing Private 19
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Private 19
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Private 16
Transportation and Warehousing Private 755
Air Transportation Private 541
Scheduled Air Transportation Private 421
Nonscheduled Air Transportation Private 120
Support Activities for Transportation Private 192
Support Activities for Air Transportation Private 192
Couriers and Messengers Private 22
Couriers Private 22
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 14
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Private 14
Educational Services Private 13
Technical and Trade Schools Private 13
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 40
Ambulatory Health Care Services Private 40
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services Private 40
Total, All Industries Federal 237
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 237
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 degree 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 one or more of the following programs:

Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite1045
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0760
Programs of Training:
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
Lane Community College
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Phone: (541) 463-3000
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Aircraft Mechanics And Service Technicians No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Aircraft Mechanics And Service Technicians matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 51%
Rail Car Repairers 47%
Automotive Service Technicians And Mechanics 45%
Bus And Truck Mechanics And Diesel Engine Specialists 39%
Farm Equipment Mechanics 38%
Motorcycle Mechanics 36%
Motorboat Mechanics 36%
Outdoor Power Equipment And Other Small Engine Mechanics 31%
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 31%
Installation, Maintenance, And Repair Workers, All Other 30%