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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Guam

Considering working as an Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Guam? Here’s what you need to know. Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Excludes “Avionics Technicians” (49-2091).

What do Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Make in Guam?

State-level wage data is not available for this occupation in Guam. See the national figures below.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, aircraft mechanics and service technicians earn a median of $56,998 per year ($27.40/hour).

Employment Outlook

National employment for 585,990 aircraft mechanics and service technicians nationwide. In Guam alone, around 90 people work in this role. That’s fewer than the typical state, which employs around 1,560 aircraft mechanics and service technicians.

Top States for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Employment

View the states that employ the most aircraft mechanics and service technicians work.

State	Number Employed
Texas	15,900
Florida	14,470
California	12,820
Oklahoma	8,020
Georgia	5,950
North Carolina	5,410
Tennessee	4,980
Arizona	4,620
Alabama	4,600
Washington	4,230
Illinois	3,780
Kentucky	3,450
Ohio	3,210
New York	2,940
Michigan	2,930
Colorado	2,710
Nevada	2,300
Minnesota	2,230
Virginia	2,220
Utah	2,010

Highest-Paying States for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Where aircraft mechanics and service technicians earn the most: aircraft mechanics and service technicians.

State	Annual Median Salary
New Jersey	$97,730
Nevada	$97,690
Maryland	$97,660
New York	$93,200
Massachusetts	$87,270
Alabama	$86,780
Minnesota	$86,640
Alaska	$85,840
Tennessee	$85,580
Washington	$85,010

Skills

The most important aircraft mechanics and service technicians skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for aircraft mechanics and service technicians, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
• Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
• Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
• Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
• Inspect airframes for wear or other defects.
• Check for corrosion, distortion, and invisible cracks in the fuselage, wings, and tail, using x-ray and magnetic inspection equipment.
• Measure parts for wear, using precision instruments.
• Remove or install aircraft engines, using hoists or forklift trucks.
• Service and maintain aircraft and related apparatus by performing activities such as flushing crankcases, cleaning screens, and or moving parts.
• Test operation of engines and other systems, using test equipment, such as ignition analyzers, compression checkers, distributor timers, or ammeters.

Work Activities

• Documenting/Recording Information
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Getting Information
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
• Handling and Moving Objects
• Performing General Physical Activities

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel In-demand technologies: Microsoft Office software

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

• Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Related Careers

Careers similar to aircraft mechanics and service technicians include:

• Aerospace Engineers
• Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
• Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
• Avionics Technicians
• Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
• Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

Also Known As

Aerospace Propulsion Jet Engine Mechanic, Aircraft AC Mechanic (Aircraft Air Conditioning Mechanic), Aircraft Accessories Mechanic, Aircraft Avionics Technician (Aircraft Avionics Tech), Aircraft Body and Bonded Structure Repairer, Aircraft Cylinder Mechanic, Aircraft Electrician, Aircraft Engine Mechanic, Aircraft Engine Specialist, Aircraft Engine Technician (Aircraft Engine Tech), Aircraft Equipment Repairer, Aircraft Magneto Mechanic, Aircraft Maintainer, Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Aircraft Maintenance Tech), Aircraft Mechanic.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 49-3011.00