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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Edited By: tccjeremy

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Key Takeaways:

While pilot hiring has slowed, Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) are in high and growing demand across the aviation industry, with all major US airlines actively recruiting them.
AMTs are licensed aircraft mechanics (A&P certified) responsible for maintaining all aircraft types, offering strong career prospects with significant projected growth and competitive salaries (median $75,400; $101,500 at airlines).
Becoming an AMT requires meeting FAA requirements including age, English fluency, either approved training (typically 14-24 months) or practical experience, and passing three FAA certification 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.