Career fit quiz

Is Aircraft Mechanic the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the aircraft mechanic career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the aircraft mechanic job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I’m fascinated by airplanes and how they work
Statement 2 of 8I take rules and documentation seriously
Statement 3 of 8I’m precise and double-check my work
Statement 4 of 8I’m OK with night and weekend shifts
Statement 5 of 8I can handle responsibility for safety
Statement 6 of 8I’m willing to train for about two years
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 18–30 months training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $79,870 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Aircraft mechanics inspect, maintain and repair airplanes and helicopters (engines, airframes, landing gear, hydraulics and systems) following FAA regulations so every aircraft is airworthy.

  • Perform scheduled inspections such as annual, 100-hour and airline checks
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic problems
  • Repair or replace engines, landing gear, brakes and components
  • Repair aircraft structures and sheet metal
  • Comply with airworthiness directives and service bulletins

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