Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this occupation in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Most aircraft mechanics work at major airports near large cities. Both civilian and military mechanics work on military bases. Large numbers of mechanics work for aircraft manufacturers in California and Washington. Mechanics who work for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) generally work in one of three cities. These cities are Oklahoma City, Atlantic City, or Washington, DC. Mechanics who work for independent repair shops work at airports throughout the nation.
Major employers:
- National and regional airlines
- Airports, flying fields, and aircraft servicers
- Federal government agencies
Outlook
Demand for this occupation 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 |
4,638 Medium |
& |
3.3% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
401 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
32 Small |
& |
6.2% |
-0.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
31 Small |
& |
-3.2% |
1.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Cook County |
3,325 Large |
& |
-6.9% |
0.6% |
>>>> |
240 High |
| Decatur Area |
16 Small |
& |
18.8% |
5.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
85 Small |
& |
-1.2% |
2.5% |
>>>> |
7 Few |
| Du Page County |
436 Medium |
& |
8.9% |
3.3% |
>>>> |
41 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
40 Small |
& |
35.0% |
5.5% |
>>>> |
5 Few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
22 Small |
& |
13.6% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Lake County |
53 Small |
& |
1.9% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| McHenry County |
23 Small |
& |
4.3% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
29 Small |
& |
3.4% |
1.0% |
>>>> |
3 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
27 Small |
& |
3.7% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
91 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.9% |
>>>> |
7 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
15 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
38 Small |
& |
2.6% |
-1.8% |
>>>> |
3 Few |
| Rockford Area |
92 Medium |
& |
-1.1% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
7 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
15 Small |
& |
-6.7% |
-2.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
29 Small |
& |
0.0% |
0.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
87 Medium |
& |
-12.6% |
-1.7% |
>>>> |
5 Few |
| Vermilion County |
8 Very small |
& |
12.5% |
-3.0% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
135 Medium |
& |
23.0% |
4.1% |
>>>> |
15 Moderate |
| United States |
160,000 Large |
& |
4.6% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
12,900 Moderate |