Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Prepares you to apply technical knowledge and skills in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of vehicles and mobile equipment.
Inside the major
Programs within this field
Colleges may offer this field under 18 more specific program names. The program you choose affects the courses you take.
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General
- Prepares you to apply technical knowledge and skills in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of vehicles and mobile equipment.
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. Covers structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and damage analysis and estimating.
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Covers brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as automobiles, buses, ships, trucks, railroad locomotives, and construction equipment; as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment.
- Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain small internal-combustion engines used on portable power equipment such as lawnmowers, chain saws, rotary tillers, and snowmobiles.
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all aircraft components other than engines, propellers, avionics, and instruments. Covers layout and fabrication of sheet metal, fabric, wood, and other materials into structural members, parts, and fittings, and replacement of damaged or worn parts such as control cables and hydraulic units.
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of aircraft powerplant and related systems. Instruction includes engine inspection and maintenance, lubrication and cooling, electrical and ignition systems, carburetion, fuels and fuel systems, propeller and fan assemblies.
- Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of aircraft operating, control, and electronic systems. Covers flight instrumentation, aircraft communications and homing systems, radar and other sensory systems, navigation aids, and specialized systems for various types of civilian and military aircraft.
- Bicycle Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain bicycles and other human-powered vehicles. Covers lubrication, adjustments of moving parts, and wheel building.
- Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain motorcycles and other similar powered vehicles. Covers lubrication and cooling systems, electrical and ignition systems, carburetion, fuel systems and adjustments of moving parts.
Also called Auto Body Refinisher, Auto Body Technician, Automotive Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Painter, Automotive Refinishing Technician, Motor Vehicle Body Painter, Motor Vehicle Body Refinisher, Motor Vehicle Body Refinisher Sub-Trade, Painting (autobody)
Also called Automotive Service Technician, Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Also called Motorcycle Mechanic
Where it can lead
Careers this field can lead to
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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
- Median pay
- $50,620
- Hiring change through 2035
- 5.0%
- Job openings a year
- 66,200
To get hiredPostsecondary nondegree award
Explore this career Growing with the economyFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- Median pay
- $79,860
- Hiring change through 2035
- 4.1%
- Job openings a year
- 48,900
To get hiredHigh school diploma or equivalent
Explore this career Growing with the economyBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- Median pay
- $61,770
- Hiring change through 2035
- 3.6%
- Job openings a year
- 24,400
To get hiredHigh school diploma or equivalent
Explore this career GrowingAircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Median pay
- $79,870
- Hiring change through 2035
- 5.4%
- Job openings a year
- 11,400
To get hiredPostsecondary nondegree award
Explore this career Growing with the economyCoating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- Median pay
- $48,250
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.5%
- Job openings a year
- 15,300
To get hiredHigh school diploma or equivalent
Explore this career Growing with the economyAutomotive Body and Related Repairers
- Median pay
- $54,890
- Hiring change through 2035
- 3.7%
- Job openings a year
- 12,600
To get hiredHigh school diploma or equivalent
Explore this career ShrinkingAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
- Median pay
- $65,380
- Hiring change through 2035
- −5.6%
- Job openings a year
- 3,100
To get hiredHigh school diploma or equivalent
Explore this career Growing with the economyMotorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Median pay
- $57,550
- Hiring change through 2035
- 4.9%
- Job openings a year
- 2,600
To get hiredHigh school diploma or equivalent
Explore this career Growing with the economyOutdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
- Median pay
- $47,880
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.3%
- Job openings a year
- 3,800
To get hiredHigh school diploma or equivalent
Explore this career Growing fastRecreational Vehicle Service Technicians
- Median pay
- $52,000
- Hiring change through 2035
- 9.7%
- Job openings a year
- 2,200
To get hiredHigh school diploma or equivalent
Explore this career ShrinkingEngine and Other Machine Assemblers
- Median pay
- $53,710
- Hiring change through 2035
- −17.0%
- Job openings a year
- 2,100
To get hiredHigh school diploma or equivalent
Explore this career Growing fastAvionics Technicians
- Median pay
- $82,280
- Hiring change through 2035
- 9.4%
- Job openings a year
- 1,700
To get hiredPostsecondary nondegree award
Explore this careerAll work is projected to grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035; read every hiring-change figure against it.
Working style
How and where the work happens
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Most careers connected to this field involve in-person work. About 71 of every 100 openings require working close to other people or spending time on your feet.
College options
Where to study it
Ordered by how many degrees each college awards in this field. Sort by any numbered column.
| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY Morrisville NY | 12 | 91% | $19,000 |