Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

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Aircraft mechanics inspect engines, landing gear, instruments and structures, find problems and fix them to strict FAA standards. They work for airlines, repair stations, cargo companies, corporate flight departments and the military.

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High school courses that build toward it

• Welding and Metal Fabrication · Career and Technical

  Builds tools and machines, which this job uses.

• Calculus · Math

  Builds math, which this job uses.

• Computer Science Principles · Computer Science

  Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.

• Physics · Science

  Builds physics, which this job uses.

• English 10 · English

  Builds reading and writing, which this job uses.

• Physical Education · Health and PE

  Builds teaching and training, which this job uses.

Ranked by how much the job relies on what each course teaches, from O*NET's knowledge ratings. Your school's own courses and the counselor have the final word.