Aircraft mechanics:
Aircraft inspectors:
Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors:
Source: Estimated median employment income based on 2021 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))
Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2021 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))
Source: 2021 Job Bank Wage Report
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook
10 year expected job openings: 1,640
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Aircraft mechanics usually specialize in working on:
Key aspects of the work in this occupation:
Source: 2016 Census
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Career paths
With experience, aircraft inspectors may progress to shop inspector or supervisor.
AME licences are issued in the following categories:
Aircraft mechanics may progress to foreman/woman, shop supervisor or aircraft inspector.
Aircraft mechanics and inspectors may acquire further endorsements to their AME licence allowing them to inspect and certify a broader range of aircraft and aircraft systems.
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