Are you thinking about pursuing a career as an aircraft or avionics technician in San Francisco? Aviation and aircraft technology can be a great career path if you’re mechanically inclined or have taken an interest in aircraft.

Aircraft mechanics diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues, examine and replace parts, test and diagnose problems, and inspect completed work. Avionics technicians test electronic instruments, interpret data, install software, and assemble and maintain components.

Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians make an average national salary of more than $61,000 according to May 2017 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Jobs in this field are expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations over the next ten years (2016 to 2026).

The BLS indicates that the state of California has the third highest level of employment for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in the country, according to May 2017 data.

The industry is grappling with maintaining a skilled workforce. The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA), a civil aviation maintenance trade organization, recently testified in front of Congress that the industry is facing a shortage of trained workers. As Flying magazine  https://www.flyingmag.com/aviation-technician-shortage-gathering-storm notes, “Eighty-two percent of respondents to a recent ARSA survey have had difficulty finding technicians and ARSA projects its members have as many as 2,500 unfilled technical positions.”

Ready to find an aircraft mechanic or avionics technician career training program in San Francisco that’s right for you? The Imagine America Foundation has a robust network of schools that can support you on your education journey. Career training programs include hands-on training specifically designed to prepare you for the certifications and skills you need to work in the industry.

Plus, IAF offers the chance to apply for scholarship and award programs that can help lower the cost of tuition when you enroll at our member institutions. These award-winning scholarships and awards are designed to support recent high school graduates, adult learners, and current or honorably discharged military personnel. They help thousands of students attend one of our more than 400 partner campuses each year by providing a $1,000 discount on your tuition. Join Imagine America today and be matched with aviation and aircraft technician schools that offer our scholarship and award programs!

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