An Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for the repair and maintenance of an aircraft. Working on a variety of components, they will perform routine checks on aircraft systems, ranging from electrical, communications and hydraulic systems.
Mechanics tend to specialise in a particular area of the aircraft, so they will also fix or repair any issues or damaged components within their relevant expertise.
Day-to-day responsibilities will include repairing and inspecting the aircraft, whether electrical or structural, as well as troubleshooting issues and identifying ways of fixing them.
Salary Guide*
The starting salary for an Aircraft Mechanic is around £25,000.
The average UK salary is £42,647.
An experienced Aircraft Mechanic can earn around £60,000.
*Data gathered from Aviation Job Search records for the 12 months previous.