How to Become a Aircraft Mechanic After the Military

15T — UH-60 Helicopter Repairer

2A3X3 — Tactical Aircraft Maintenance

2A5X1 — Aerospace Maintenance

2A6X1 — Aerospace Propulsion

6173 — Helicopter Crew Chief (CH-53)

Marines

AD — Aviation Machinist's Mate

Navy

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How to Become a Aircraft Mechanic After the Military

Your service already built most of what a Aircraft Mechanic role needs. Here are the military jobs that transfer into it, the skills that carry over, and where to start.

Also hires under: Aviation Maintenance Technician · Flight Line Technician · Aircraft Engine Mechanic · Jet Engine Mechanic · Powerplant Inspector

National median pay

$75,400/yr

Military jobs that transfer into Aircraft Mechanic

15R — AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer

15T — UH-60 Helicopter Repairer

2A3X3 — Tactical Aircraft Maintenance

2A5X1 — Aerospace Maintenance

2A6X1 — Aerospace Propulsion

6173 — Helicopter Crew Chief (CH-53)

Marines

AD — Aviation Machinist's Mate

Navy