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 |
4,216 Medium |
& |
5.2% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
348 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
24 Small |
& |
16.7% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
35 Small |
& |
2.9% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Cook County |
3,076 Large |
& |
3.7% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
248 High |
| Decatur Area |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
63 Small |
& |
11.1% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
6 Few |
| Du Page County |
356 Medium |
& |
7.9% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
31 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
35 Small |
& |
14.3% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
15 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
70 Small |
& |
14.3% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| McHenry County |
20 Very small |
& |
5.0% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
26 Small |
& |
0.0% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
21 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
83 Small |
& |
10.8% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
8 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
13 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
43 Small |
& |
4.7% |
5.7% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
71 Small |
& |
8.5% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
6 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
15 Small |
& |
13.3% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
31 Small |
& |
3.2% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
81 Medium |
& |
8.6% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
8 Moderate |
| Vermilion County |
10 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
91 Small |
& |
14.3% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
8 Few |
| United States |
160,000 Large |
& |
4.6% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
12,900 Moderate |