Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- National and regional airlines
- Airports, flying fields, and aircraft servicers
- Federal government agencies
Outlook
Demand for this career is growing. As air traffic increases additional aircraft maintenance will be required. People with skills in the latest technologies and A&P certifications will have better job opportunities.
Job openings will occur as current mechanics retire.
Aircraft Mechanics (CIS 100232)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
5,266 Medium |
& |
24.5% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
600 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
42 Very small |
& |
21.4% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
29 Very small |
& |
17.2% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Cook County |
3,512 Large |
& |
19.9% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
378 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
23 Very small |
& |
4.3% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
95 Small |
& |
34.7% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Du Page County |
612 Medium |
& |
48.9% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
89 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
72 Small |
& |
47.2% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
16 Very small |
& |
18.8% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
73 Very small |
& |
31.5% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| McHenry County |
32 Very small |
& |
50.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
35 Very small |
& |
11.4% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
38 Very small |
& |
7.9% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
104 Small |
& |
19.2% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
16 Very small |
& |
6.3% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
45 Very small |
& |
15.6% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
90 Small |
& |
22.2% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
16 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
40 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
111 Small |
& |
-1.8% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
222 Medium |
& |
43.2% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| United States |
163,300 Large |
& |
5.5% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
13,400 Few |