The industry is hurting, but there are openings for A&Ps. As of Aug. 7, according to www.avjobs.com, there were A&P positions available in Tampa, FL; Bellingham, WA; Salt Lake City; Seattle; and Denver.
Once again AMT presents a look at what the industry offers in terms of salary statistics and job titles to help you know what’s out there. The numbers reflect the recent rise in the minimum hourly wage.
Finding a job can be a full-time occupation in itself. As many as eight out of 10 new jobs are obtained through some type of personal contact, this should only be the starting point in your search for your next step in the aviation profession.
Networking, tapping into industry contacts who can help you in your job search, can be accomplished either by talking to others in the industry that might know of job leads and/or getting referrals from others who might know of new opportunities. Avjobs has features can help in this process as does AMT’s Forums, at http://forums.amtonline.com.
Established in 1988, Avjobs.com specializes in all types of aviation: commercial, corporate, and general aviation. The site offers tips on resumes, cover letters, interviews, follow up, and negotiating pay.
While the industry may pay more or less than the aviation positions listed, the charts represent what is available curently on www.avjobs.com.
Salaried Jobs | |||
| Title | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
| A&P Mechanic | $26,000 | $47,214 | $65,000 |
| Avionics | $26,000 | $56,583 | $100,000 |
| Ground/Ramp | $32,954 | $41,511 | $48,092 |
| Helicopter | $60,000 | $75,000 | $90,000 |
| Management | $35,000 | $68,823 | $163,062 |
| Sales/Marketing | $10,000 | $78,520 | $250,000 |
Hourly Jobs (Pay per hour) | |||
| Title | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
| A&P Mechanic | $7.25 | $21.46 | $70.00 |
| Avionics | $7.25 | $22.75 | $45.00 |
| Ground/Ramp | $7.25 | $10.20 | $25.00 |
| Helicopter | $8.00 | $14.18 | $21.39 |
| Management | $7.25 | $30.28 | $60.00 |
| Sales/Marketing | $7.25 | $9.13 | $11.00 |
A&P Mechanic Positions | |||
| Title | Minimum | Maximum | |
| A&P Mechanic | $18/hour | $28/hour | |
| Aircraft Composite Technician | $18/hour | $25/hour | |
| Aircraft Interior Mechanic | $12/hour | $26/hour | |
| Aircraft Sheetmetal Mechanic | $15/hour | $28/hour | |
| Quality Control inspector | $26/hour | $28/hour | |
| Shop Manager, IA, DOM | $18/hour | $35/hour | |
| Turbine Aircraft Mechanic | $18/hour | $30/hour | |
Avionics Positions | |||
| Title | Minimum | Maximum | |
| Aviation Electricians Mate, Subject Matter Expert | $22/hour | $24/hour | |
| Avionics Department Manager | $40,000/year | $65,000/year | |
| Avionics Manager | $28/hour | $32/hour | |
| Avionics Technician | $13/hour | $25/hour | |
| Corporate Avionics | $23.18/hour | $24.24/hour | |
| Lead Avionics Aircraft Engineer | $20/hour | $45/hour | |
