1. Republic of Panama
Ministry of Education
Azuero Professional and Technical Institute
Student:
Ricardo Poveda
Professor:
Eladio Quintero
subject:
Inglish
Level:
X A

3. Aircraft mechanic

4. Definition
 Aircraft mechanics maintains
and repairs the avionic and
mechanical equipment
needed to make planes and
helicopters operate safely.

5. Characteristics
 This includes repairing,
inspecting and maintaining the
structural, mechanical and
electronic elements of the aircraft
and assessing whether to replace
parts. Aircraft mechanics use a
wide variety of diagnostic
devices, computers, hand and
mechanical tools to assess and
fix aircraft, and maintain aircraft
standards as required by Aviation
standards.

6. Length of study
 The course last around 2
years. Additionally, some of
these schools offer 2 or 4
year degrees in avionics,
aviation maintenance
management or aviation
tech.

7. Advantages
Good salary and
length of study
which it can be
short.

8. Disadvantages
 The job may also involve standing on
ladders and working at various heights
and it requires a great deal of
commitment usually involving long
hours.The job of an aircraft mechanic is
often stressful, since they need to
diagnose and repair mechanical
problems quickly to keep passengers
safe and maintain flight schedules. They
may work even under unpleasant
weather and lift or pull heavy objects
throughout the job.

9. Job apportunites
 Commercial airlines and
private companies, military
and government related
airports. It offers the
opportunity of working in
almost any country.

10. Work Place
 Commercial airlines and
private companies, military
and government related
airports. It offers the
opportunity of working in
almost any country.

11. Salary
 It depends on the country
and the experience. The
average salary for aircraft
mechanic jobs is $43,000 in
the US.