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Shortage of airplane mechanics impacting aviation industry
Ryan Paulson, the manager of Moorhead Aviation Services, joins over Zoom to share how a shortage of airplane mechanics is affecting the industry. (kstp.com) More...
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Aircraft mechanics are so underpaid and always have been why would any mechanic choose aircraft when auto mechanics have always made more money? Been there done that years back and know some who still are in the trade same deal.
And add the fact that one day an airplane that you worked on crashed and the FAA is at where you work one morning to talk about it. Not fun again been there had it happen know a helicopter mechanic which quit too same reason.
And add the fact that one day an airplane that you worked on crashed and the FAA is at where you work one morning to talk about it. Not fun again been there had it happen know a helicopter mechanic which quit too same reason.
Only reason that I am still in it, is that I love working on planes.. Now I work in Corporate.. But Mechanic Pay is still too low, even after recent raises to keep people.
It’s not just the pay but also the crappy shifts. I have a cousin that used to be an mechanic for a major airline and when he found out what I was making and how I could pretty much pick and choose when and we’e I wanted to work he quit his job and challenged the Diesel Mechanic’s exams. Now he works as a Journeyman and with 5 days on followed by off and makes almost double what he used to.
My husband got his A and P but stayed in auto repair. Made way more $$ owning his own shop. But I know he would have enjoyed working on aircraft. The hassles of union issues and maybe having to move is something he did not have to deal with. My Dad was an airline pilot for 40 years and he truly respected the mechanics, especially back in the day when aircraft was less reliable. They definitely deserve more pay!
there lie the source of the problem….you did 60% of a mechanic’s job. Leaving mechanic only 40% work. The money you save, the mechanic cannot earn.
Nah. They are so over worked with such an incredible backlog, they’re working overtime. My work on the plane help some other aircraft get done more quickly.
no, there isnt good money in aircraft maintenance because pilots can do much of the work to save a dime. not saying they shouldnt be able to but who wants to work their asses off because fresh blood isnt joining the craft?
unfortunately for aviation, there arebetter ways to make money fixing things. Plumbers make way more than aircraft mechanics.
not everyone needs to fly, but everyone needs somewhere to go!
unfortunately for aviation, there arebetter ways to make money fixing things. Plumbers make way more than aircraft mechanics.
not everyone needs to fly, but everyone needs somewhere to go!
And that’s fast compared to many friends. Add parts delays due to supply chain issues, and being an aircraft owner is so much more challenging in a post Covid era.