hydraulics and pneumatic specialist

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