Helicopter Mechanic
Repair heli-rotors, landing gear, and flight systems.
Assembles prefabricated metal buildings according to blueprint specifications, using handtools, power tools, and hoisting equipment: Erects frame of building, using hoist. Bolts steel frame members together. Attaches wire and insulating materials to framework. Bolts sheet metal panels to framework. Reads blueprint to determine location of items, such as doors, windows, ventilators, and skylights and installs items, using cutting torch, wrenches, and power drill. Trims excess sheet metal, using cutting torch, power saw, and tin snips.
Calm Under Pressure: You keep your cool when dealing with highly stressful situations.
Trustworthy: You are known for your personal integrity and honesty.
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Nationally: $26,000 – $80,000
Main education level: Certificate
source: US Dept of Labor
Perform duties to raise, place, and unite structural-steel members.