The Industry Needs You
25,000 mechanic shortage by 2028. 710,000 new technicians needed globally by 2044. You have the leverage.
Salary Ranges
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics SOC 49-3011 (May 2024). Employment projected to grow 5% from 2024-2034.
Military Pay (E-5, 8 years)
Base pay + BAS + BAH (varies by location)
A&P Median Salary
Top earners: $110,000+ | Airlines: $90-120K+
+$30K–$70K annually vs. military pay
Employers Actively Recruiting Veterans
Largest MRO in North America. 20% veteran workforce. AMT Pathways + 17-week SkillBridge.
United4 Veterans program.
7,000+ veteran employees.
15% veteran hire rate.
Military Friendly® Employer. EAGLE Career Pathway. Housing allowance $1,400-$2,600/mo + up to $15K tuition.
SkillBridge program.
Major engine MRO.
SkillBridge with mentorship. Up to 180 days.
~20% veteran workforce. Heroes Program.
Veterans Outreach program.
~20% veteran workforce.
Apprenticeship: $17/hr → $26/hr upon certification. All exam fees covered.
SkillBridge Programs
Last 180 days active duty. Full military pay + benefits during civilian training.
18-credit certificate + guaranteed interview with AAR, Boeing, Lockheed.
Employers sign contracts guaranteeing wages, hours, benefits.
Multiple locations.
Direct pipeline to Delta employment.
Includes mentorship.
Job Boards
The Numbers Don't Lie
22,000 of you separate every year. Only 1,500 get certified. The industry needs 25,000 more by 2028. That's your opportunity.
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