AVIATION
“I supervise Aviation Maintenance Instructors who teach aviation maintenance to students working toward FAA certifications. This is a rewarding career since I get to see students develop their skills in order to work in a high-demand, high-wage career field.”
- Stan | Alabama Aviation College
Alabama has a plethora of opportunities for high-skilled, hard-working people who are interested in designing, building, operating, and working on aircraft.
Planes and helicopters are used to transport people and products around the world. People working in the aerospace and aviation industry make this possible.
Career Spotlight
Aircraft Structure & Systems Assembler
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Includes helicopter and aircraft engine specialists.
Occupation
HIGH DEMAND CAREERS
Education
Salary Range
Aerospace Engineer
Engineering Degree
$58,000-$103,000
Manufacturing Engineer
Engineering Degree
$56,000-$115,000
Quality Engineer
Engineering Degree
$77,000-$119,000
Structure Engineer
Engineering Degree
$58,000-$118,000
Technical Customer Support
Post-Secondary Education
$30,000-$60,000
Avionics Mechanic
Technical Training
$59,000-$62,000
A&P Mechanic
Technical Training
$36,000-$62,000
UAV (drone) Ooperator
FAA Certificate
$28,000-$56,000
Production Machine Operator
Technical Training
$21,000-$44,000
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Technical Training
$30,000-$45,000
Assembler
On-Job Training
$30,000-$77,000
Aviation Inspector
On-Job Training
$57,000-$85,000
Commerical Pilot
FAA Certificate
$49,000-$125,000
Wages vary depending on your education, skills, work experience, attitude, and work ethic.
AVIATION OPERATORS
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES