AMT Jobs Could Be Part of Aviation's Next Hiring Boom

Although pilot employment has been a hot topic in recent years, there is another field with growing prospects.

Andrew Chen

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 04:23 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

While pilot hiring has stabilized, Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) are in high demand across the aviation industry, with all major U.S. airlines actively recruiting and significant growth projected for the role.
AMTs are licensed aircraft mechanics (often called A&P) responsible for a wide range of maintenance tasks on various aircraft, offering diverse career opportunities with airlines, corporate aviation, and government.
The median salary for airline AMTs was $101,500 in 2023, and becoming one requires meeting specific age, language, and either training (FAA-approved school typically 14-24 months) or practical experience requirements, followed by three FAA exams.

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There has been a lot of talk about pilot hiring over the past few years. The post-pandemic era saw airlines hiring pilots in record numbers, but recruitment has slowed down in recent months.

Meanwhile, many airlines are actively hiring for one particular behind-the-scenes job. Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) are in high demand throughout the United States and around the world.