OES Code: 853230

ORANGE COUNTY

JOB KEY FOR AIRCRAFT MECHANICS

Aircraft Mechanics repair and maintain the operating condition of aircraft assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems, landing gear, propeller assemblies, fuel tanks, and airframe assemblies. They inspect, test, modify, and install equipment according to specifications, using tools, such as power shears, acetylene welding equipment, rivet guns, and air or electric drills. Includes Helicopter Repairers. Does not include mechanics whose primary duties are to repair and maintain aircraft engines or electrical systems.

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PROJECTED ESTIMATES OF EMPLOYMENT (excluding self-employed)

Number Working in this Occupation --- Year --- 1995 2002		Percent Change	Increase/ Decrease	Additional Openings Due to People Chang- ing Occupations or Retiring	Sum of Increase/Decrease and Additional Openings
210	360	71%	150	60	210

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HOW TO FIND BUSINESSES MOST LIKELY TO HIRE AIRCRAFT MECHANICS IN ORANGE COUNTY

The following are the types of firms that employ the most workers in this occupation within this county. They are listed in order from largest to smallest.

Industry Code (SIC)	Industry Title
4581	Airports, flying fields & services
4512	Air transportation, scheduled
9010	Federal government
5088	Transportation equipment & supplies, wholesale

Look in the yellow pages of the phone book under the above or similar industry titles, or look in employer directories in libraries. Directories such as Business Prospector, California Services Register and those by chambers of commerce often list firms by Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code.

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