1. 1. Automotive Technician
   Keep America Moving
   By Gerardo Peraza
   
2. 2. Job Description
   Auto Technicians repair cars
   They complete safety inspections
   They perform maintenance services
   
3. 3. Job Description
   They also repair light trucks
   Technicians specialize on different types of engines, like gas, hybrids, or ethanol
   Technicians know how to use car tools and equipment
   
4. 4. Tools
   Drills
   Cutting tools
   Sprayguns
   Impact Drills
   Air compressors
   
5. 5. Equipment
   Alignment machines
   Pressers
   Auto lifts
   Brake Lathe machines
   
6. 6. Education
   The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification
   Computertraining
   Community college degree
   
7. 7. Quote
   You only get out of life what you put in it.
   (Ethel Merman)
   
8. 8. Salary
   Skilled AT earn twice as much as semi skilled workers
   Source: WMDA Pre-Automotive Academy
   
9. 9. Growth Potential and Career Outlook
   The outlook for AT is stable
   The growth potential in the industry is expected to increase by 10% a year between 2008 and 2018
   
10. 10. Additional Training
    Experience working on motor vehicles in the Armed Forces
    Working on motor vehicles as a hobby
    Training in mathematics and understanding technical manuals
    
11. 11. Related Careers
    Mechanical engineering
    Small engine mechanic
    Auto body or collision repair
    Diesel service technician or mechanic
    Heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service mechanic
    
12. 12. Automotive Technician Video