How much does a A&P Mechanic make?

Question

I was wondering how much a A&P Mechanic makes because I am thinking about taking the class to become one. I was wondering because I was offered a MT Job at Boeing on the new 787 program and they start off at 12.50 and go up to 20-25. I was wondering if it is really worth the time. I noticed there was more jobs I could get at the Boeing plant in Everett if I have this to.

Answer 1

I've been an A&P for 10 years now and make twice as much as an auto mechanic with the same time in the career.   I use my older brother as an example who is an ASE auto machanic.  Right now, he's working for a GM dealership and makes $22.50 per hour, I'm making $38.80 p/h.  

I think he started at about $10.00 per hour, I started of at 16.00 per hour.

He's also changed jobs 4 times, I've only changed once and that was because my company was "absorbed" from a merger.

I'm able to purchase my tools though Grainger under my companies discount program which saves me a bundle.  In addition, I get an annual  $750.00 tool allowance.  My brother buys tools off a tool truck out of his own pocket and does not get any type of allowance.

I get three weeks paid vacation per year, he gets 7 days but then again, he changes jobs often.  Auto mechanics are a dime a dozen, there his a huge demand for A&P Mechanics.

I guess it also depends on where you live, or where you want to work.  I'm in SE Virginia where there is plenty of industry and aviation maintenance opportunities.  

Best word of advice, you must be drug free and keep your finances in check.   The aviaition industriy wants mechanics/technicians that have high standards of self esteem.

Answer 2

it is really worth it,what ever you became an engineer or a technician you will be paid very well ,because  the aircraft industry is very sensitive  ,and need very good hands to work in it