With demand for their skills growing, aviation maintenance technicians can have their pick of career paths, and Lynze Price was determined to explore them all. The Troy, Alabama, native decided in high school that she wanted to be an aircraft mechanic, and after researching educational options for earning her FAA Airframe & Powerplant mechanic certificates, chose Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU).
How to Become a Corporate Aviation Maintenance Technician
Key Takeaways:
- Lynze Price pursued a four-year aviation maintenance degree at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, actively exploring diverse career paths through field trips and internships before specializing in corporate aviation.
- Her strategic internships with Amway, one of the largest corporate flight departments, led to a full-time Maintenance Technician 1 position after graduation.
- Lynze's role at Amway involves comprehensive responsibilities, including pre-flight, fueling, troubleshooting, and repairs on corporate jets, emphasizing continuous learning and hands-on experience.
- The aviation industry faces a high demand for qualified maintenance technicians, leading to competitive salaries (ranging from $65,000 to $120,000 annually) and benefits, with internships proving valuable for recruitment.
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