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 |
3,852 Medium |
& |
3.5% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
298 Few |
| Champaign Area |
22 Very small |
& |
4.5% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
12 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Cook County |
2,796 Medium |
& |
3.1% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
214 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
48 Very small |
& |
4.2% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Du Page County |
381 Medium |
& |
3.4% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
29 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
43 Very small |
& |
7.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Lake County |
40 Very small |
& |
2.5% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| McHenry County |
14 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
16 Very small |
& |
12.5% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
17 Very small |
& |
11.8% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
57 Very small |
& |
10.5% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
14 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
24 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
50 Very small |
& |
4.0% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
10 Very small |
& |
-10.0% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
26 Very small |
& |
15.4% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
54 Very small |
& |
-1.9% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Will County |
139 Small |
& |
7.2% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| United States |
160,800 Large |
& |
4.5% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
13,100 Few |