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Employment

Occupational outlook for aircraft mechanics and technicians

Visit the US Bureau of Labor Statistics website for more information about your employment prospects after completing the PCC AMT program.

Student employment

Boeing has predicted that aviation maintenance technicians will be in even greater demand – to the tune of 600,000 by 2031. jsfirm.com agrees technicians will be in more demand than pilots – to the tune of 30 percent of planned aviation hiring for technicians versus 7.5 percent for pilots.

Internships

Internships help you gain valuable on-the-job experience in your major area of study. You can practice the skills you’ve learned in the classroom in real job settings, gain practical work experience, make informed career decisions, and gain an advantage in the job market through the cooperative effort of you, the college, and an employer. For information, contact Aimee Bosland.

Web resources for your employment search