Thursday, February 2, 2012

How do I become a non-military jet engine mechanic?

I am a high schooler enrolled in an auto mechanics class right now training me to become ASE certified. I do not want to become a automechanic because there is no retirement and the pay isn't very nice. But, I'm very interested in it all. I heard about becoming a jet-engine mechanic for the airforce. I would not like to enlist in the military though. Does anyone know about commercial airlines and their mechanics or is one themselves?How do I become a non-military jet engine mechanic?If you think you want to become an A%26amp;P go to the FAA website section on becoming a mechanic at http://www.faa.gov/mechanics/become/. There you can find out about schools and requirements. Don't believe what the private schools tell you about placement rates and salary, they are all lies. The best schools are public community colleges.



The military would not be the best option to pursue this career. Jet mechanics come out of the Air Force and wind up going to A%26amp;P schools, just as you could do right out of high school, to get their Airframe and Powerplant licenses. When they finish all of that they are almost 25 and looking for a job.



Don't be so quick to assume that the working conditions and benefits are so much better as a powerplant mechanic. Most of the jet mechanics I have known loathed working for the airlines. Jet mechanics in an airline engine shop usually do only one part of a teardown or inspection and feel like they are working on an assembly line, repetitive, boaring and thoughtless work.



Good luck with your decision but an auto mechanic actually has more job opportunities, and by the way almost nobody offers retirement anymore that is the purpose of 401Ks.How do I become a non-military jet engine mechanic?
If you enjoy things mechanical, you will love working on the jets. Amazing invention Mr. Whittle came up with. I agree that the Air Force is probably the best schooling you could get, but short of that, again I agree with Embry-Riddle. They do have a good reputation. I wish you the very best of luck. Perhaps I'll see you on the flight line someday. Please, though, don't leave one of your wrenches in my engine intake. :)How do I become a non-military jet engine mechanic?Go to school. Auto engines are pale in comparison to aircraft engines. Whole different set of rules apply. There are a few schools out there. The most well known and most reputable is Embry-Riddle University. They have a campus in Arizona and in Florida.

The Air Force is your best bet. Lots of hands on training and continuing your education. The pay in auto mechanics can be well paying depending on the type of engines you work on. Diesel engines pay much more than gasoline. Unless you work on European made engines. There is retirement involved with all aspects of auto maintenance. But, you have to find the right employer. Good Luck!How do I become a non-military jet engine mechanic?
you need to have an airman license with a powerplant certification. The most common license is refered to as an A%26amp;P (airframe and powerplant). You can either attend a certified school or acquire the training on the job. You can get the details at the FAA website, www.faa.gov, but it involves approx 2000 hrs of training and written, oral and practical exams.



However, if you think automotive mx is low paying and has bad bennies you will really want to stay away from aviation. good luck.How do I become a non-military jet engine mechanic?Going to a reputable aircraft mechanic school is one (and the most common) way to qualify to become an airline jet engine mechanic. Embry riddle is good, Broomfield College (formerly Colorado Aero Tech) is good. Any FAA certificated A%26amp;P school (vo-tech, etc.) will teach you the basics, some may have better facilities and training aids than others. It depends on what you want to pay for. The military generally doesn't qualify you to be an A%26amp;P because (for example) you might get really good at working on engines but not have any experience in structural repair. Several of my A%26amp;P school classmates were former military.



Another way to get your A%26amp;P is to do a certain minimum (but fairly extensive) amount of documented On-the-Job training with certificated mechanics and pass your written and oral and practical exams.



Either way, once you get your A%26amp;P you really have a 'license to learn'. You probably won't get on with a major U.S. airline right away, since they're looking for some experience. Ways to get experience are through working for a Fixed Base Operator (airport General Aviation services organization), a smaller regional or charter airline, a corporate flight department (although they can be pretty picky also), by working at an aircraft repair station, or by working contract maintenance overseas.

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