Making $55K A Year As An Aircraft Mechanic in Charlotte, NC | On The Job
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- Erin Haas Martin, 24, is looking forward to making $55K this year as an aircraft mechanic in Charlotte, NC for PSA Airlines. Before becoming a licensed Airframe and Powerplant mechanic, Erin was in the Marine Corps for 5 years where she worked as a helicopter mechanic on CH-53 aircrafts. Now, Erin works the overnight shift 4 days a week, from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Erin Martin remembers the first time she spoke with her military recruiter. She was 16 years old, she drove a 2007 Chevy Cobalt she repaired herself and she already felt burnt out by school.
"I took AP classes and honors classes in high school. My recruiter actually came into my AP calculus class," she recalls. "In high school, I was pretty much a nerd. I was very heavy on the books. I graduated really high in my class and my plans were to go to college. But after high school, I was pretty burnt out. So I decided to join the Marine Corps."
She enlisted in December 2014.
"I got to choose my job and I chose to be a helicopter mechanic," she says, describing servicing massive C-53 helicopters. "I was always into mechanics growing up, but I didn't know much. Like I know how to work on cars and fix things around the house, but I really wanted to learn a trade."
In the military, Martin earned roughly $800 per week - about $41,600 per year.
In December 2019, Martin left the Marines, moved back into her parents' home outside of Charlotte, North Carolina and began looking for work. She wound up becoming an airplane mechanic making more than $25 per hour and expects to earn roughly $55,000 this year.
At 24 years old, Martin is planning for a long career and has her eye on advanced airplane mechanic positions, or team "lead" positions, that can pay over $100,000.
"Long-term goal, possibly at a different airline, I hope to be making about six figures. I know that won't happen any time soon, but that's my goal," she says.
Martin says military service "is like a rollercoaster" and transitioning into civilian life is no different.
"I got out in December of 2019, and it was not as planned. I didn't think I was going to be moving back to Charlotte. I thought I was going to be staying in Jacksonville, North Carolina, working as a contractor on my old helicopter," she says. "But plans didn't work out, so I moved back home and then I found out about PSA."
In 2019, PSA Airlines, a regional affiliate of American Airlines, invested in a recruiting program for veterans. Martin applied and was able to place out of the initial mechanic training because of her military experience.
PSA paid for her to travel to Ohio to earn her Airframe and Powerplant license.
"A lot of companies don't really try to help veterans transition to the civilian side of things," says Martin. "[PSA] offered to pay for my license, which I did not have at the time. And then there were relocation stipends, sign-on bonuses, experience bonuses to box bonuses - like so much stuff that I couldn't really pass up."
Those bonuses included a $2,500 experience bonus and a professional toolbox worth roughly $5,000.
Currently, Martin works the night shift, which begins at 9 p.m. and ends around 7 a.m., Sunday through Wednesday.
While she says is used to being a "vampire" after working the night shift for three years during her time in the Marine Corps, Martin admits working at night has its challenges.
"On a typical day, I'll wake up around 4:00 p.m. drag myself out of bed, go make some coffee, and then I'll try to work out before work," she says. "Then I'll eat breakfast, but it's typically dinner food because it's dinner time."
Her commute takes roughly 30 minutes and her workday begins with a team meeting where tasks are assigned. Tasks range from checking aircraft lights and tire pressure to fixing more serious concerns.
For each task, Martin uses a digital manual to diagnose and address each task - a comforting format she has grown to appreciate.
"You should never have a question about anything that you're doing in the manual. If you do have questions, there's plenty of people here to help you," she says, mentioning "leads" who serve as shift managers. "But usually, the manuals are like Barney-style super simple to understand."
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Making $55K A Year As An Aircraft Mechanic in Charlotte, NC | On The Job
$55k for working overnight shift doing specialized physical labor with 5+ years experience and a military vet....that is just way too low for this type of work!!
True but with the global pandemic it’s probably hard to get 100k job with the minimized traveling etc. Let’s see how it goes as the economy improves
She'd get far better pay with Boeing or Northrop Grumman or Lockheed Martin!!!
Agreed
Way underpaid. I know people who have this same job, and make double.
she ENTERED at 55k, she got separate bonuses for experience and relocation, and a sign on bonus plus a tool box full of tools..
Feel like aircraft mechanics should make way more since their work affects millions of people and can lead to accidents and deaths
True
She’s 24 which means she’s most likely entry level, when she progresses her salary will most likely be $80K-$100K
Same for teachers.
How much you expect her to make starting out??
That's your logic why one should be paid more? Because of accidents and deaths? Then I argue that car mechanics should be paid more. We have more accidents in cars than airplanes.
No student loan debt. She's waaaay ahead of the game compared to most college graduates. Hope she continues to climb up the career ladder.
For sure
Yeah, only engineers would do better in aviation, and it's not easy to become one
Oh come on???????? These scammers are on CNBC Now????????
And to be honest, most recent college grads are probably her age making her type of salary with the same amount in student loan debt.
A&p license only 10k. Compared to her 55k a year
Love this video! She is so sweet. She's definitely going to make $100K in the future. Also it's very cool that she doesn't have to bring work "home" with her. That's been one of my struggles with the pandemic and the career I am in currently.
You bring your job home...trust me. 27 years in the airline industry it comes with the job.
@@GFY11 She lives in NC, that is not much of exploitation. If she were earning this in california that would be exploitation.
@@GFY11 She is an entry-level mechanic( a military mechanic is different from a civilian one). Her salary will increase as time goes on. $55k is not exploitation given the fact that she lives in NC. She would have been able to negotiate at least $65k or $70k if she had a degree in mechanical engineering, but as you heard her, transitioning from aaa military mechanic to a civilian mechanic is not easy and the company also helped her with that. If after a while her salary does not increase then we can say it is exploitation, but $55k is not little with all things considered in NC.
@@aquilabamigbade3473 man no one is going to care if you have a degree in this field. Its all about experience. The only time your degree matters is for moving up into management positions.
@@JohnSmith-iw4qs And as I said she can be considered entry level, did you not hr=ear her say she had to go through a transition period? And yes a degree gives you more negotiating power than a non degree holder especially with experience.
55-60k year living at home, and no school debt. She's on a great track.
I went to college, started out at $100K. College pays.
@@OneSvT It's not as common as you'd think. To make that kind of money doing coding without a degree, you literally need to be making ground-breaking codes.
@@OneSvT You're the exception, not the rule. A cursory google search would confirm this. It becomes even more apparent when you only consider STEM degrees. People are so quick to dismiss college because 1) there are idiots who spend over 6 figures on a liberal arts degree and 2) they hear anecdotes of people who became successful without a degree.
Statistically speaking, non-college grads will make 38% less than college grads. And again, that number grows when narrowing down to STEM degrees.
@@OneSvT I never said your wage would be stagnant. I'm simply point out the statistical facts. You're the exception, not the rule. Too many people promulgate this anti-college rhetoric in favor of anecdotes instead of statistical facts.
120k salary out of school ,no debt @ Microsoft
I really like that you guys have stopped doing quite as many "how to survive on a great salary in an expensive city" videos and have started to do more "how to survive on a decent salary in a more standard city" videos - even though I have a degree and I'm going back to school, I'm going back to school to become a teacher so in terms of raw dollar amounts I've got more in common with videos like this than "I make 250k a year and live in SF"
So does the vast majority of the public
I make 90k as an aircraft mechanic with full benefits. She’s definitely working on the low end. I also worked as a helicopter mechanic in Marine Corp aviation; did 5 years got out got my A&P and was offered tons of jobs! I was offered and great deal and jumped on it. Seems like she settled for a job close to home
if you dont mind me asking what city/state do you work in? im finishing school to get my A&P license and have a good chance of finding a job here in Orlando.. 90k would be amazing here😅
What would say is the hardest thing about being a aircraft mechanic??
It could possibly be the area she lives in. Unfortunatley salaries for the same profession varies from one region of the country to the next.
Keep in mind. She is a woman and is probably being paid so low because of that fact alone.
Thanks for your service brother. It’s because of you people can fly across the world safely!
Good for her! It’s always uplifting seeing people who found something they love to do for a career.
This girl is going places! She is passionate about her career and will continue to strive in her field.
@JaneFonda1942 She is slightly above entry level in her career. Do you realize the cost of living in NC? She can easily be a homeowner. Keep in mind her salary will go up in time. I swear to god you morons think most 24 year olds are going to be making $100k+ a year.
@JaneFonda1942 So? I know people who got out of college and worked for startups with crazy salaries and benefits. Those positions usually don't last long or the company usually goes under. There are unicorn jobs out there and always will be. My question for you is how many people are fighting for that same coveted position you were in right now? I guarantee you there are a fuckload of people that would apply for a job with that pay and benefits.
Really enjoying the diversity of this channel's stories. I would have never known about something like this otherwise.
You're cute
What? you think planes just fixes themselves?
She can definitely make six figures within the next 5-10 years. Props to her
Props....I see what you did there.
I agree 100%!!
It’s true, you need to work for a union company, my neighbor was an aircraft mechanic for a private San Diego fleet, made over 100k a year.
@@littlepepper4370 100k in SD is min wage...
She won't make 100k working at PSA. Until you flow up to the majors, the minors pay reflects that.
I love this! she is so mature for her age. I didn't learn how priceless my peace was until I was in my late 30's! There is no amount of money i'd trade for peace.
She’s a Marine Lol
Mature? She has a ridiculous nose ring.
@@jeffwvu4602 what does a nose ring have to do with maturity? And maybe if you think a nose ring is so ridiculous and immature then perhaps that says something about your maturity level.
@@tyisha2105 It's a very lame, played out trend. If she was 17 I probably wouldn't say anything but..... an aircraft mechanic who wears a big nose ring?
@@jeffwvu4602 this isn’t the 1960s boomer
Refreshing reminder of how much effort it takes to get that plane off the ground ✈️
As an aerospace engineer specializing in propulsions you have no idea. Still baffles me. Such a long process. I've been working on tech that won't see the light of day for another 5 years. Mind you this project started 8 years ago before I join. We're just now entertaining the testing phase and that will take forever
@@Tunechi65 hey man it's what we've gotta do to keep people safe.
This is good for a place where a lot of "good jobs" pay only $10-12 and hour and the minimum wage is still $7.25.
Good for her!
@Mr. Holbrook everyone has to start somewhere and sometimes things happen where people have to take any job instead if no job, but I see your view also.
As a transitioning service member that is looking into starting a small business, this has made me feel a lot more at ease seeing others make the transition into the civilian workforce successfully.
i dont understand this transition into the civilian workforce issue? how bad to they mess with your mind in the military?
@@Randy-rs1cg He's probably talking about job options and opportunities in the civilian world
@@edilangsultan3522 i dont think so, i hear it alot. Whats so different than non military persons looking for a job for the first time and them? It seems like its used as a crutch or excuses if that's all it is, which is why im asking.
@@Randy-rs1cg There's quite a bit of stigma against military personnel from fear of them having PTSD. In addition, many military personnel who enlisted right out of highschool into combatant positions often do not leave the service with "transitionable" skills. You can't exactly get an office job if you were on the ground in Iran for ten years. That's part of the major issue. Most military contracts range from 4-6 years, so that's 4-6 years of zero experience that is useful for anything other than continued military service. In addition, IF one of these veterans does have trauma or a disability, it is even more difficult as pursing education and dealing with the VA is nearly impossible. It's legitimately not an excuse. Veterans have to fight daily to get the care and support they earned. Veterans are some of the largest unhoused population. Post-militaty life is incredibly difficult on many veterans. It's an entirely different lifestyle. That's why there are so many transition programs headed by non-profit organizations. They help military personnel get certification in technical skills that can help them get jobs so that they can have food and shelter. Then, they can decide whether to pursue further education or technical schools. The military heavily recruits highschoolers but does a poor job of communicating post-military life if you don't have a job that is directly applicable to a civilian one.
People expect highschoolers to have little experience. Veterans and older adults are not given the same kindness.
Much easier than the military complex wants you to believe. Ive heard every scare tactic in the book for them to get me to reenlist. So glad i got out and my life is 10x better now. Just have a plan and follow through youll be ok.
Man. I'm jealous. Just . I'm 37. I get it. Now I do. But. Good for her. Just jealous she figured it out sooner. Mad props lady. Wish ya success!!
How much do u make and what do you do for a living
Mad respect for this girl. I live around Charlotte as well. I’m really glad to see people building themselves up in this area.
Thank you for your service mumen
Erin, you're a female AMT and you're awesome! I'm a 30 year employee of AA with an A&P license. I turned wrenches for 10 years in Base and Line Maintenance and have had many opportunities over the years to try new things over the years with AA - that's the great thing about a career in commercial aviation. I love to see women such as you breaking stereotypes! Kudos to you! 😎
How has the job been on your body?
Wow, such an interesting profile. She needs to be paid more based on her skills and experience. Doing well for a 24 yr old.
She is paid fairly for her experience. Experience in military rotorcraft doesnt mean much towards large body civilian airliners. Shes a FNG all over again at a regional airline.
Regionals are for gaining experience, not building a career there unless you are rooted to the area.
Um, a 24 year old doesn't have much experience. Do y'all work out in the same world as I do? This is standard stuff.
As I 23 year old, I make 60k with no school background. Even I still think 60k is too little
@@michaeltren4910 what do you do?
I LOVE THIS EPISODE! Thank you got your service Erin!!!!!!!!!
I enjoyed her story . Wish they would’ve discussed her budget a little more
Erin is a fantastic role model. I hope she remains happy and healthy!
Erin is such an inspiration. Thanks for sharing her story.
Thanks for your service Erin! Seeing big things in your future sis
Finally someone with a nice career and who doesn't have a million $ student loan to pay off!
@Dan Pos she's 24, she will earn more in the future
i wish this channel was more diverse with their selections. its always "making $300,000 a year as a graphic designer in San Francisco".
@@428balec I guess they go with the applications they receive
Research shows her salary will cap at just under $100K for most experienced aircraft mechanics. I went to college and STARTED at $100K. 8 years later I make $247K. College pays. Don't be so quick to dismiss it just because some people want to spend $200K on a liberal arts degree.
@@GrowMasterGeneral yes but it's crazy that a rich country like the USA cannot offer free education to their own citizens? I'm in Québec, Canada and education is cheap. It's not normal to have 100K debts in your 20's. Your system is broken.
Awesome! Love to see military folks on this channel!
Very cool to hear about different industries and jobs!
Basically she has 0 years of commercial experience. Her military background got her license instead of going to school like some of us. So 55k is good pay with no experience, she will make more once she put more time in the field. I've been an Aircraft Mechanic for almost 18 years. And it is definitely a six figure career.
She has a good perspective on life and a good head on her shoulders. I wish her all the best.
This is so cool! I work with AMTs on a daily basis. She's getting great training right now and will definitely double her salary pretty quickly!
Super cool to see a diverse set of career paths on this channel.
She's a wise human. Good for freaking her. My dear. You are way ahead of the pack. See this! This person gets it!
Excuse me CNBC, that was not nearly enough Corgie footage.
On the job! Is Bringing really good stories! Keep up the good work! Really inspiring
Inspirational story. All the best to her as she continues her career in aviation.
Just what I needed thank you. Starting my a&p course soon
Nice! What school are you attending?
@@matthew10alexander AIM (aviation institute of maintenance )
Good for you! It's a really good career that offers a lot of opportunities once you have experience, and you won't have much college debt when you start out.
55k salary, bonuses, perks, and 401k? That is pretty solid. Also with the opportunity to move up? Yea she is doing pretty well. Also only 24 years old? By 30 years old she will have her own home and a good life.
Loving the series, such an inspirational video from a fellow creator!!!
She super chill. Loves what she does. Has a plan and is comfortable with it. I like her. Well Done 👏👏
What a great video! Thank you Ms. Haas Martin for sharing your story, for inspiring others, and for your service to our country.
I love her attitude, she's not a victim or a complainer. It is nice to see someone who is not scared of hard work.
She sounds very honest and thankful. Happy for her 👊
She's going places! Loved this video, keep up the awesome content :)
I’m about to go into school for this and I’m so excited it’s not even funny ❤️
Do it girl u have no idea this industry is killing to have women in it !!! They pay top dollar for yall!!! Btw if God willing im getting my license on july !!!
I hope you are about to graduate very soon! Just looking into this and love hearing the excitement from woman. Would love to hear your experience thus so far!
@@leanturkey2480You should be graduated by now so congrats!! Please share your story with more women! 🤓
This was me. Only girl in my aviation class that graduated with my pilots license in high school.
Mad respect for jobs like these, she's on her stuff and keeping people safe! She should be making more! :(
I love these videos. Shows me multiple avenues to a good life and success
Very well made video!! I am an aircraft mechanic myself working for American Airlines, I highly recommend you to get employed with major airline, ether Delta, American, Southwest or FedEx
To get on with one of those companies. You basically have to research and know what aircrafts they use. Then find an employer that uses those aircrafts so you can gain experience.
She’s the definition of a badass
Pretty burnt out from high school so instead of college, joins the Marines! Dayam
Wow, as a Navy Vet thinking of joining the aviation field. You are highly relatable and pretty much answered my questions I didn’t want to ask!
Once I graduate from boot camp in September, I'll be doing the same job! I signed my contract, m.o.s 6046, and am super excited. It's pretty cool seeing a video about this career. 🤘🏻
What do I need to do to do this job when I come to America? and I will be grateful if you tell me how many years it will take
@@hamzasahin9725 Attend and complete an A&P course that usually takes two years. Less if you have military experience. Southern Utah University has a solid course.
6046 is maintenance administration...
Oh yea. Let's go! I load and off load planes at fed ex in memphis TN they give these classes on the freight and i will be biding on my classes very soon. I'm wicha
@@hedfonesprettythug827 Fed Ex offers aircraft mechanic classes??
As someone in the military right now, what she said about the military at the end is so true and just gets worse as you move up the ranks. I have sleepless nights thinking about how to accomplish the over burden of tasks the military gives you :(
Its a soul sucker for sure.
She's such a humble, calm, likable spirit. Seems like a good kid. :)
Love this video!
So awesome to see someone from school doing great things! Proud of you 💕
Thought you would make more as an aircraft mechanic.
Probably because NC isnt as expensive? I agree too though, i wouldve assumed 6 figures min. Props to her, and she does something she enjoys.
@@RickyBobby213 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 NC is expensive! No like NY or CA but it is expensive specially Charlotte
You do with more experience
@@RickyBobby213 She's just starting out.
That’s starting pay, once you get experience you can easily make 6 figures
Artisans are the bloodline of floor maintenance. Kudos to her for making it!
She's doing very well for herself, and enjoys the work that she does! I honestly thought someone in her role will be paid more but hopefully, as she gains more experience, they'll be her the raises and increases she deserves! Keep up the good work!
I liked what she said about how she asks for help when she needs it, but that people need her help as well. She’s in better shape than most of us, but sometimes a dude is just simply stronger and taller and there’s nothing wrong with that. But SHE is able to help out with tasks that a big dude wouldn’t be able to do on his own. Shows the importance of working together
Yeah. She isn't afraid to ask for help. That matters communication wise in careers. Its being curious or just legit wanting to do the work. Some guys have pride to not ask. I'm not saying its good or bad. Its just she has a personality that can give her an edge. She has a useful trait.
Very interesting story. CNBC should do a follow up in a year or 2. But I feel like she should be making way more for this degree of technical acumen
I am addicted to this series. Thanks CNBC 👌🙏🙂
GOd bless her. Thanks for your service. These people are the backbone of America. I know I could never do labor jobs. It's a special breed of a person.
55k in NC while still living at home?! Oh sis is making BANK
I'd have to agree. She will have saved up money for a house of her own in no time. I make about the same amount of money and I dont live with my parents and I just put down earnest money for a new house in the suburbs. If someone can be disciplined and wise with money they can save and have financial freedom.
👍🏿
Costa Azul I mean she lives in NC. Even if she moves out on her own, 55k is good money, see the first reply to my comment ✨ living with parents that allow you to stack up your money is a blessing
Chicken sh*t money
charlotte is not that cheap to live in
loved this!! definitely surprised that she's only making $55k for this kind of work though. i hope she earns more in the near future at a company that sees the value in this kind of work.
She will but you can't just look at the base pay, she also has bonuses amd benefits that will amount to way more for her civilian "Entry level" role. In a year or so it will be way more.
Sadly thats average pay for them. I load and offload planes for fedex in Memphis TN and im about the start classes there to be an aircraft mechanic and our pilots make 50.70 an hour. Deserves so much more because lives in some way in ur hand an there's no room for error. At all
@@hedfonesprettythug827 With how the economy and demand has been going, it's not "average". I am about to start at PIA and a buddy of mine just graduated from there and got a job making $34 an hour with no experience in Pittsburgh. Combine that with the benefits you get and that's just for base starting pay. I know a few techs who are making well over 6 figures with a few more years experience.
My cousins’s also a maintainer for PSA! Great video
You goo girl.. nice 👍..Thank you for your service god bless you and your future endeavors..
There she is, 24 making bank,
while I, 26, struggle to get my priorities in life set
and still don't have a degree after 5 years of studying..
Well you're doing things the wrong way.
cmon dont be a simp
Oh yea. Surface level 55k doesn’t seem like a huge amount. But with her military benefits, free flights, (4 day work week) and living at home I bet she’s doing very well for herself.
Awesome!!!! She is on the right path!!!!👏🏿👍🏿
Another outstanding Marine!
SEMPER FI
Military experience doesn't really count in the civil side. I think 5 years in, I was around $120k gross. At year 9 I was pretty consistent between $175-210k, but I'm in management now... Just a natural progression.
DId u have a degree to make that kinda money or just the A&P license.
It's a great starting point. These are smaller aircraft. She WILL EVENTUALLY head to a major airline and make over 100K a year. We all have to start somewhere. I started in 1988 at US Airways express and it was my first gig as an A&P. Today I make MUCH more working for a Major on the Avionics team.
Hey Boss, I'm currently in college for avionics technician but I want to go into helicopter, is avionics demand for helicopters the same as for fixed wing. I am willing to relocate to gain experience and finish my apprenticeship. Also would you say salary is more for helicopter maintenance that's what I've heard
@@Saeed26434 It all really depends on where you wind up. Avionics techs where Im at make more than the others who just hold and A&P. Inspectors make even more. An avionics cert will howver make you a more attractive candidate during the hiring process or come promotion time. Best of Luck.
@@jortiz9758 oh ok im in Toronto, Canada and all the helicopter jobs without experience are even further up north in the middle of nowhere. Helicopters aren't as big of an industry here since there's not that many private owners as there is in the states but once you got some good experience the city has job offers. Thanks for your information
I hv been waiting for this
Erin, you are an amazing lady. I love the aviation industry also. I to took the airframe and powerplant school, which I believe the course was 2000 hour training. I used the GI Bill and worked 20-30 hours a week.
I seeing comments that pay is too low for a Aircraft mechanic but she works for a Regional Airline. Normally regionals pay low wage. The major airlines is where the money is at, making 65K Starting pay. Plus she lives in a low cost of living state where 55k starting should be decent. In a few years if she goes to the majors she will get a big pay increase.
Actually she can make more down the road even with a good regional airlines as she experienced or take more certification. On top of that, she lives at home so that helps a lot. As many people said, aviation mechanic salary raise quickly down the road close to 6 figures.
Aircraft mechanics should be making WAY more than this.
we do! I work Southwest Airlines and make no less than$160,000 per year, free flight, 9.3% profit sharing, total benefit package of $480,000 last year- during covid.
@@azhardav Did you go to school and if so which one? I’m in the northeast and we don’t really have any good schools up here they all have bad reviews since there For-profit
Well done. Very impressed!
I have a lot of Respect for her, she loves what she does.
As a girlfriend of an airplane mechanic, she’ll be making more. $55k is just her starting pay. Also you have to account that she works for a small airline. She could be making more with a larger airline like delta. Also I’ve learned that airlines don’t provide you with your own tools, that’s something a mechanic pays out of pocket so she got a good deal by getting $5000 worth of tools. Plus flight benefits- she’ll be saving thousands of dollars on travel. I’d say she’s making good money as a 24 year old!
55k$ with 5 years of experience :(
Thats pretty cool! My dad started off doing the same thing eventually he worked his way up to being airplane inspector. It definitely has paid well and yes weird timings. Thats all good she's got flight benefits that probably depends on company though. Anyways I really wish her best of luck this is huge sevice for the world!
Get this woman a raise!
55K? I thought they made around 75-85K my uncle was one and he was loaded with a bunch of cars too and his brother too
That might be entry level pay
@@marginelouis6674 She has military experience, she should not be getting entry level pay.
@@salv02 unfortunately. Military experience doesn't count when dealing with commercial aviation. Now if she went out contracting overseas and doing work for the government. She'd make bank with her military experience
But covid happened so.... :/
There are still overseas jobs available. Kay and Associates is a big defense contractor with jobs internationally. I just checked their site, and they have Aircraft Mechanic positions open in Kuwait. I moved overseas for a job with the US Navy in July of last year. The military industrial complex doesn't stop for a pandemic.
The only money in aviation maintenance is airlines, contractors, and major companies like Boeing/GE etc. the rest are just terrible.
ER-RAH !!💪
My city is on here . You are doing great
When she says that military doesn't get the best medical care, she isn't lying! I love the honesty. The two times I've gone to medical for wrist and foot problems, I was judged by the medical personnel (who were Officers). One of them said, "I've had that pain before, it's not that bad."
55k is way to little. Wtf.
Why does everyone think 55k is low? It’s a better salary than many jobs in the US. People are so desensitized by tech salaries to where they forget most jobs only pay 20-40k. 55k is great, even more so considering she is 24!
@@uncertifiedprofessional9857 because she already has 5 years of experience. She could make double for sure.
@@colorfulcodes Military experience doesn't carry over to civilian jobs
@@jmlinden7 18-year-old here, so many companies don't factor in previous experience in that respective field? Hopefully, you don’t mind me picking your brain. 🤙🏻
@@ghostrider503_ They don't consider the skills to be transferable since the military does things differently than most civilian companies, outside of like defense contractors (which is where she first tried to apply for a job)
Something told me that this was gonna be a military veteran just on the title alone. What I am surprised at is how much she makes, you'd think because of how serious it is for planes to be safe for a flight she'd make around or north of six figures. I can tell she's going to have a fantastic civilian career and make that six figure mark no problem as a manager. Just hope she's already thinking about buying real estate for the sake of making it a rental property and make passive income while she continues to do what she loves which working on planes.
@@aahsimovieprojects she's not though so what's your point?
Very cool , I live in Charlotte hope to see her succeed In management some day . Seems well deserved , she’s clearly smart and passionate about this
I graduate school in November and will have my A&P! PSA is where I want to start.
You should reach out to her and ask her for mentorship. Her experience with applying there will be valuable I'm sure.
@@christinem2129 good idea! One of my buddies happens to be a pilot for PSA and he said he’d put in a good word for me when I finish school.
Should be making way more than that for what u doing
She should be making more at least 120K. when you get peoples lives in your own hands. My town cop makes 120k and he dont do nothing. lol
What town is that? 120k?
@@mirabella2154 Greenburgh NY they hiring to you can look it up
@@ispardavisuals526 As yes Westchester. Everyone makes a great salary there.
Thats capitalism for you. Nobody is paid what they are actually worth because if they did, that would take away from profits. We just have to accept it and deal with it
@@Wangan_W yep, Westchester is expensive. Highest property tax in USA.
You have an awesome career, I have not regretted anything and learned so much. Get out of PSA as soon as you see a mainline opening. The 6 figures will never be at a regional.
Inspired ❤️🙌🏾🙌🏾
Wow she’s WAY UNDERPAID
You're suggesting she should be making doctor, laywer, or dentist salary?
@@aahsimovieprojects why not? She's responsible for keeping people's life saved.
“I was burnt out after high school so I decided to join the marines”
Wut?
From studying
my new favorite airline 💪🏻 they hooked her up good.
She is so cool and chill asf
what a role model! she's definitely underpaid though! her job looks pretty difficult