Career fit quiz

Is Wind Turbine Technician the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the wind turbine technician 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 wind turbine technician job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8Heights don’t scare me
Statement 2 of 8I like fixing mechanical and electrical systems
Statement 3 of 8I’m comfortable traveling and working in remote areas
Statement 4 of 8I can handle physical climbs and tight spaces
Statement 5 of 8I’m interested in renewable energy
Statement 6 of 8I follow safety rules carefully
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 6–24 months training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $64,120 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Wind turbine technicians, “wind techs”, inspect, maintain and repair wind turbines, climbing towers to service mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems in the nacelle and blades.

  • Climb towers and work at heights using fall protection
  • Perform scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance
  • Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems
  • Replace components such as bearings, filters and sensors
  • Torque and tension bolts to specification

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