Post on 23-Dec-2015
Hydraulics and Pneumatic SpecialistMichael Curran
Occupation History
• Repairing, troubleshooting, removing, installing and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems in aircraft
• Landing Gears, Brakes, Flight Controls, weapons, Cargo Doors controlled with these systems
• Often referred to as the “Backbone” of the aircraft maintenance team
Career Opportunities
• Most careers in this occupation are military related• Airforce, and air national guard• California air national guard• Many different aircraft systems that offer many career
opportunities as well
Prerequisites
• For Military:• Education: • High School Diploma or GED with 15 College Credits
• ASVAB Test to qualify for career• Training through Military
Salary vs Experience
• As experience goes up so does pay• Starting salary for a basic airmen in the Air Force with
two or less years of experience $18000• As rank also increases so does pay• With 20 years of experience and Highest rank $66000