$55k for working overnight shift doing specialized physical labor with 5+ years experience and a military vet....that is just way too low for this type of work!!
That's your logic why one should be paid more? Because of accidents and deaths? Then I argue that car mechanics should be paid more. We have more accidents in cars than airplanes.
I make 90k as an aircraft mechanic with full benefits. She’s definitely working on the low end. I also worked as a helicopter mechanic in Marine Corp aviation; did 5 years got out got my A&P and was offered tons of jobs! I was offered and great deal and jumped on it. Seems like she settled for a job close to home
if you dont mind me asking what city/state do you work in? im finishing school to get my A&P license and have a good chance of finding a job here in Orlando.. 90k would be amazing here😅
Love this video! She is so sweet. She's definitely going to make $100K in the future. Also it's very cool that she doesn't have to bring work "home" with her. That's been one of my struggles with the pandemic and the career I am in currently.
@@13MAM13 She is an entry-level mechanic( a military mechanic is different from a civilian one). Her salary will increase as time goes on. $55k is not exploitation given the fact that she lives in NC. She would have been able to negotiate at least $65k or $70k if she had a degree in mechanical engineering, but as you heard her, transitioning from aaa military mechanic to a civilian mechanic is not easy and the company also helped her with that. If after a while her salary does not increase then we can say it is exploitation, but $55k is not little with all things considered in NC.
@@aquilabamigbade3473 man no one is going to care if you have a degree in this field. Its all about experience. The only time your degree matters is for moving up into management positions.
@@JohnSmith-iw4qs And as I said she can be considered entry level, did you not hr=ear her say she had to go through a transition period? And yes a degree gives you more negotiating power than a non degree holder especially with experience.
I really like that you guys have stopped doing quite as many "how to survive on a great salary in an expensive city" videos and have started to do more "how to survive on a decent salary in a more standard city" videos - even though I have a degree and I'm going back to school, I'm going back to school to become a teacher so in terms of raw dollar amounts I've got more in common with videos like this than "I make 250k a year and live in SF"
@JaneFonda1942 She is slightly above entry level in her career. Do you realize the cost of living in NC? She can easily be a homeowner. Keep in mind her salary will go up in time. I swear to god you morons think most 24 year olds are going to be making $100k+ a year.
@JaneFonda1942 So? I know people who got out of college and worked for startups with crazy salaries and benefits. Those positions usually don't last long or the company usually goes under. There are unicorn jobs out there and always will be. My question for you is how many people are fighting for that same coveted position you were in right now? I guarantee you there are a fuckload of people that would apply for a job with that pay and benefits.
As an aerospace engineer specializing in propulsions you have no idea. Still baffles me. Such a long process. I've been working on tech that won't see the light of day for another 5 years. Mind you this project started 8 years ago before I join. We're just now entertaining the testing phase and that will take forever
I love this! she is so mature for her age. I didn't learn how priceless my peace was until I was in my late 30's! There is no amount of money i'd trade for peace.
@@jeffwvu4602 what does a nose ring have to do with maturity? And maybe if you think a nose ring is so ridiculous and immature then perhaps that says something about your maturity level.
@@tyisha2105 It's a very lame, played out trend. If she was 17 I probably wouldn't say anything but..... an aircraft mechanic who wears a big nose ring?
As a transitioning service member that is looking into starting a small business, this has made me feel a lot more at ease seeing others make the transition into the civilian workforce successfully.
@@edilangsultan3522 i dont think so, i hear it alot. Whats so different than non military persons looking for a job for the first time and them? It seems like its used as a crutch or excuses if that's all it is, which is why im asking.
@@Randy-rs1cg There's quite a bit of stigma against military personnel from fear of them having PTSD. In addition, many military personnel who enlisted right out of highschool into combatant positions often do not leave the service with "transitionable" skills. You can't exactly get an office job if you were on the ground in Iran for ten years. That's part of the major issue. Most military contracts range from 4-6 years, so that's 4-6 years of zero experience that is useful for anything other than continued military service. In addition, IF one of these veterans does have trauma or a disability, it is even more difficult as pursing education and dealing with the VA is nearly impossible. It's legitimately not an excuse. Veterans have to fight daily to get the care and support they earned. Veterans are some of the largest unhoused population. Post-militaty life is incredibly difficult on many veterans. It's an entirely different lifestyle. That's why there are so many transition programs headed by non-profit organizations. They help military personnel get certification in technical skills that can help them get jobs so that they can have food and shelter. Then, they can decide whether to pursue further education or technical schools. The military heavily recruits highschoolers but does a poor job of communicating post-military life if you don't have a job that is directly applicable to a civilian one. People expect highschoolers to have little experience. Veterans and older adults are not given the same kindness.
Much easier than the military complex wants you to believe. Ive heard every scare tactic in the book for them to get me to reenlist. So glad i got out and my life is 10x better now. Just have a plan and follow through youll be ok.
@Mr. Holbrook everyone has to start somewhere and sometimes things happen where people have to take any job instead if no job, but I see your view also.
Research shows her salary will cap at just under $100K for most experienced aircraft mechanics. I went to college and STARTED at $100K. 8 years later I make $247K. College pays. Don't be so quick to dismiss it just because some people want to spend $200K on a liberal arts degree.
@@GrowMasterGeneral yes but it's crazy that a rich country like the USA cannot offer free education to their own citizens? I'm in Québec, Canada and education is cheap. It's not normal to have 100K debts in your 20's. Your system is broken.
Erin, you're a female AMT and you're awesome! I'm a 30 year employee of AA with an A&P license. I turned wrenches for 10 years in Base and Line Maintenance and have had many opportunities over the years to try new things over the years with AA - that's the great thing about a career in commercial aviation. I love to see women such as you breaking stereotypes! Kudos to you! 😎
@@OneSvT It's not as common as you'd think. To make that kind of money doing coding without a degree, you literally need to be making ground-breaking codes.
@@OneSvT You're the exception, not the rule. A cursory google search would confirm this. It becomes even more apparent when you only consider STEM degrees. People are so quick to dismiss college because 1) there are idiots who spend over 6 figures on a liberal arts degree and 2) they hear anecdotes of people who became successful without a degree. Statistically speaking, non-college grads will make 38% less than college grads. And again, that number grows when narrowing down to STEM degrees.
@@OneSvT I never said your wage would be stagnant. I'm simply point out the statistical facts. You're the exception, not the rule. Too many people promulgate this anti-college rhetoric in favor of anecdotes instead of statistical facts.
She is paid fairly for her experience. Experience in military rotorcraft doesnt mean much towards large body civilian airliners. Shes a FNG all over again at a regional airline.
Basically she has 0 years of commercial experience. Her military background got her license instead of going to school like some of us. So 55k is good pay with no experience, she will make more once she put more time in the field. I've been an Aircraft Mechanic for almost 18 years. And it is definitely a six figure career.
55k salary, bonuses, perks, and 401k? That is pretty solid. Also with the opportunity to move up? Yea she is doing pretty well. Also only 24 years old? By 30 years old she will have her own home and a good life.
I'd have to agree. She will have saved up money for a house of her own in no time. I make about the same amount of money and I dont live with my parents and I just put down earnest money for a new house in the suburbs. If someone can be disciplined and wise with money they can save and have financial freedom.
Costa Azul I mean she lives in NC. Even if she moves out on her own, 55k is good money, see the first reply to my comment ✨ living with parents that allow you to stack up your money is a blessing
Once I graduate from boot camp in September, I'll be doing the same job! I signed my contract, m.o.s 6046, and am super excited. It's pretty cool seeing a video about this career. 🤘🏻
@@hamzasahin9725 Attend and complete an A&P course that usually takes two years. Less if you have military experience. Southern Utah University has a solid course.
Oh yea. Let's go! I load and off load planes at fed ex in memphis TN they give these classes on the freight and i will be biding on my classes very soon. I'm wicha
Good for you! It's a really good career that offers a lot of opportunities once you have experience, and you won't have much college debt when you start out.
As someone in the military right now, what she said about the military at the end is so true and just gets worse as you move up the ranks. I have sleepless nights thinking about how to accomplish the over burden of tasks the military gives you :(
Oh yea. Surface level 55k doesn’t seem like a huge amount. But with her military benefits, free flights, (4 day work week) and living at home I bet she’s doing very well for herself.
I liked what she said about how she asks for help when she needs it, but that people need her help as well. She’s in better shape than most of us, but sometimes a dude is just simply stronger and taller and there’s nothing wrong with that. But SHE is able to help out with tasks that a big dude wouldn’t be able to do on his own. Shows the importance of working together
Yeah. She isn't afraid to ask for help. That matters communication wise in careers. Its being curious or just legit wanting to do the work. Some guys have pride to not ask. I'm not saying its good or bad. Its just she has a personality that can give her an edge. She has a useful trait.
loved this!! definitely surprised that she's only making $55k for this kind of work though. i hope she earns more in the near future at a company that sees the value in this kind of work.
She will but you can't just look at the base pay, she also has bonuses amd benefits that will amount to way more for her civilian "Entry level" role. In a year or so it will be way more.
Sadly thats average pay for them. I load and offload planes for fedex in Memphis TN and im about the start classes there to be an aircraft mechanic and our pilots make 50.70 an hour. Deserves so much more because lives in some way in ur hand an there's no room for error. At all
@@hedfonesprettythug827 With how the economy and demand has been going, it's not "average". I am about to start at PIA and a buddy of mine just graduated from there and got a job making $34 an hour with no experience in Pittsburgh. Combine that with the benefits you get and that's just for base starting pay. I know a few techs who are making well over 6 figures with a few more years experience.
As a girlfriend of an airplane mechanic, she’ll be making more. $55k is just her starting pay. Also you have to account that she works for a small airline. She could be making more with a larger airline like delta. Also I’ve learned that airlines don’t provide you with your own tools, that’s something a mechanic pays out of pocket so she got a good deal by getting $5000 worth of tools. Plus flight benefits- she’ll be saving thousands of dollars on travel. I’d say she’s making good money as a 24 year old!
People talking about what she makes. If your older can I get some agreement on this. Her discipline, her skills, her military background, her rebel attitude about getting into blue collar work. Its a blessing she has all these wise! Skills in her head. Exercise, being a vet. People say she ain't making enough. Whatever. Bro. She's got knowledge that she can carry with her her whole life....rare knowledge
They're just ignorant of the industry. I'm a aircraft mechanic and have been one for 5 years now. From what I've learned. Military experience doesn't count in commercial aviation. So that wouldn't be factored into her pay rate. Also regional airliners and MROs is where young mechanics go. To get the experience needed to work at Major Airliners such as Delta, or Cargo airliners such as FedEx. That's where you make high 80k to 130k a year. Also it depends on her skill level. I.E There are mechanic ratings from lv 1 to 3. And you are trusted with different work depending on rating. So lower rated mechanics get paid less. Because they're doing the grunt work like greasing parts, and oil changes. They're not doing the critical task where the plane can go down if u screw up.
we do! I work Southwest Airlines and make no less than$160,000 per year, free flight, 9.3% profit sharing, total benefit package of $480,000 last year- during covid.
@@azhardav Did you go to school and if so which one? I’m in the northeast and we don’t really have any good schools up here they all have bad reviews since there For-profit
@@salv02 unfortunately. Military experience doesn't count when dealing with commercial aviation. Now if she went out contracting overseas and doing work for the government. She'd make bank with her military experience But covid happened so.... :/
There are still overseas jobs available. Kay and Associates is a big defense contractor with jobs internationally. I just checked their site, and they have Aircraft Mechanic positions open in Kuwait. I moved overseas for a job with the US Navy in July of last year. The military industrial complex doesn't stop for a pandemic.
She is a mechanic. With her position and her experience less than 2 years cannot get into even 55k. Once, she got more than two years, she will go to airlines. I started $21.76 a hour at compass airline, 2019. And now i makes $43 a hour with qualifying Q2050 which is eligibility to sign for RTS of cargo airplanes (B747-4/8, 767-2/3, 777). Yes, i moved to cargo airline company after i got 1.5 years from compass airline. Dont assume mechanics' salary. We do a lot of overtime.. when i made $24 a hour at compass airline, i earned $70k a year. It was about 35% increased YTD related to given hourly pay. So, let say, her salary is 55K means her hourly pay is around $29 per hour, and she is probably making over 75k a year.
Something told me that this was gonna be a military veteran just on the title alone. What I am surprised at is how much she makes, you'd think because of how serious it is for planes to be safe for a flight she'd make around or north of six figures. I can tell she's going to have a fantastic civilian career and make that six figure mark no problem as a manager. Just hope she's already thinking about buying real estate for the sake of making it a rental property and make passive income while she continues to do what she loves which working on planes.
Tell the whole story CNBC. The 41k she made in the Marines was just her salary. She also had 0 dollar out of pocket healthcare, a monthly housing allowance or barracks room provided, And if she lived in the barracks was provided 3 meals a day for free. So her total compensation in the marines was probably more around 80-100k a year.
You have an awesome career, I have not regretted anything and learned so much. Get out of PSA as soon as you see a mainline opening. The 6 figures will never be at a regional.
@@derrickmaxwell8163 You're right, it's obvious a lot of people remain poor due to ignorance It's better to take risk and make sacrifices than to remain poor
Im an aircraft mechanic myself here in mexico and first of all, not even the senior mechanics made this kind of money (which is why we recently got downgraded in security to level 2). Second, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic and the 737-max issue got three job offers canceled. It is great to know that there is people out there doing the job of their dreams, and im certain that one day i will as well.
GOd bless her. Thanks for your service. These people are the backbone of America. I know I could never do labor jobs. It's a special breed of a person.
There's quite a bit to factor in here... I've worked in that industry, not as a mechanic though. What she's making is probably on the low side in the US, although it ain't completely bad as a starting salary for a 24 yo. There is also a lot of agency paid personal in this industry in north America (probably elsewhere too but I couldn't say) I does sucks that agency makes quite a bit of money for recruiting young talents, I feel like those young talents should be hired directly and get the pay they deserve without a 3rd party or a middle man making their cut... but that's the world we live in now. Also big companies makes a TON of savings hiring people trough agencies, and therefore creating a demand for having those agencies in the first place. Once her contract is over (usually 6 months to a year) and she gets employed by the actual company, she should be able to get 60-65K fairly fast within the next 2 to 3 years, and probably 65-75K within 3 to 6 years and achieve around the max salary range for that position around the 6 to 8 years mark (could be anywhere from 75 to 100K I would guess...). Other than that... it's about what the different companies are offering for the same or a similar position, some employers may be more competitive on their offering. Most of those jobs are unionized so the pay is what the convention say it is
Airlines start you at around $30 an hour fresh out of school and top you out at close to $55-60 an hour after a few years on the job. $55k first year out of school isn’t so bad but def shouldn’t be permanent due to the responsibility this job holds, for those who think aircraft mechanics should make more.. they def do, well over 100k a year
What a lot of you fail to see is that this is a regional job, which got her started. No one plans to stay at a regional for a career. She'll most likely be able to move up to mainline American making closer to $100k in a few years. Plus, she got her toolbox paid for, plus some other bonuses. Sounds about right for pay to me. New first officers at regional airlines clear $50k if they're lucky... but after a few years, you're at $80k+. That's how the airlines work.
Thats capitalism for you. Nobody is paid what they are actually worth because if they did, that would take away from profits. We just have to accept it and deal with it
Thank you for your service. 55K is not that bad to start with, but you really need to get an A&P to move up. With the A&P and the experience you have it will be easy to jump to 100K and above. Take care and wish you the best on your career.
Do you have any advice for someone who's in school getting their A& P certification and wants to make the best move possible as a first job? I'm trying to speak with people who are familiar with the industry so I can make the Right moves for the best money.
Yes you make more as an experienced aircraft mechanic, but if you watch she's really not doing anything major to the craft. it almost sounds like she's just a lube tech as of now. Definite room for expansion as her experience grows into doing more critical tasks. The real money comes when you start working on the turbines
I promise she does more than that to the plane, different nights the workload varies. Anywhere from simply checking the tires to needing to do an engine change or changing out a hydraulic manifold.
$55,000 isn't a lot for most of you. It's $55,000 without debt. No college, lives with her parents. That's mostly going straight to the bank. $55,000 to her is probably more than 4 year students earning $80,000, and dumping half of that into loans and other expenses.
If you dont work for Delta, American, United, Fed-ex, UPS, or Southwest- youre not making crap! $380,000 in total compensation package last year. All are hiring, dont give up and keep applying.
Not if you supplement Vitamin D, it's perfectly healthy to work at night. Getting 10-30mins of sun is not hard either, I'd actually argue it protects your skin even more, especially for lighter skin tones.
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It sounds like the starting salary not the max. Like she points out it will rise to $60K and once she packs more experience and expertise she can leverage that with a new organization and make 6 figures.
@@equivalentexchangeisalie5726 I do not disagree but it just sounds like a pay scale for this particular company. I guess they justify the entry pay because they provide them with $5000 worth of equipment and other upfront incentives (like paying for certifications). Plus NC is an inexpensive cost of living State so the salary is doable. If she was making this type of money in NYC given the skills needed then I would feel bad for her. I see her thought process. Plus living close to home is allowing her to pocket more of her paycheque. Good for her not being hundred of thousands of dollars in school debt. She is further a head at the age of 23 than some at the age of 33 or even 43.
$55k for working overnight shift doing specialized physical labor with 5+ years experience and a military vet....that is just way too low for this type of work!!
True but with the global pandemic it’s probably hard to get 100k job with the minimized traveling etc. Let’s see how it goes as the economy improves
She'd get far better pay with Boeing or Northrop Grumman or Lockheed Martin!!!
Agreed
Way underpaid. I know people who have this same job, and make double.
she ENTERED at 55k, she got separate bonuses for experience and relocation, and a sign on bonus plus a tool box full of tools..
Feel like aircraft mechanics should make way more since their work affects millions of people and can lead to accidents and deaths
True
She’s 24 which means she’s most likely entry level, when she progresses her salary will most likely be $80K-$100K
Same for teachers.
How much you expect her to make starting out??
That's your logic why one should be paid more? Because of accidents and deaths? Then I argue that car mechanics should be paid more. We have more accidents in cars than airplanes.
No student loan debt. She's waaaay ahead of the game compared to most college graduates. Hope she continues to climb up the career ladder.
For sure
Yeah, only engineers would do better in aviation, and it's not easy to become one
Oh come on???????? These scammers are on CNBC Now????????
And to be honest, most recent college grads are probably her age making her type of salary with the same amount in student loan debt.
A&p license only 10k. Compared to her 55k a year
I make 90k as an aircraft mechanic with full benefits. She’s definitely working on the low end. I also worked as a helicopter mechanic in Marine Corp aviation; did 5 years got out got my A&P and was offered tons of jobs! I was offered and great deal and jumped on it. Seems like she settled for a job close to home
if you dont mind me asking what city/state do you work in? im finishing school to get my A&P license and have a good chance of finding a job here in Orlando.. 90k would be amazing here😅
What would say is the hardest thing about being a aircraft mechanic??
It could possibly be the area she lives in. Unfortunatley salaries for the same profession varies from one region of the country to the next.
Keep in mind. She is a woman and is probably being paid so low because of that fact alone.
Thanks for your service brother. It’s because of you people can fly across the world safely!
Love this video! She is so sweet. She's definitely going to make $100K in the future. Also it's very cool that she doesn't have to bring work "home" with her. That's been one of my struggles with the pandemic and the career I am in currently.
You bring your job home...trust me. 27 years in the airline industry it comes with the job.
@@13MAM13 She lives in NC, that is not much of exploitation. If she were earning this in california that would be exploitation.
@@13MAM13 She is an entry-level mechanic( a military mechanic is different from a civilian one). Her salary will increase as time goes on. $55k is not exploitation given the fact that she lives in NC. She would have been able to negotiate at least $65k or $70k if she had a degree in mechanical engineering, but as you heard her, transitioning from aaa military mechanic to a civilian mechanic is not easy and the company also helped her with that. If after a while her salary does not increase then we can say it is exploitation, but $55k is not little with all things considered in NC.
@@aquilabamigbade3473 man no one is going to care if you have a degree in this field. Its all about experience. The only time your degree matters is for moving up into management positions.
@@JohnSmith-iw4qs And as I said she can be considered entry level, did you not hr=ear her say she had to go through a transition period? And yes a degree gives you more negotiating power than a non degree holder especially with experience.
I really like that you guys have stopped doing quite as many "how to survive on a great salary in an expensive city" videos and have started to do more "how to survive on a decent salary in a more standard city" videos - even though I have a degree and I'm going back to school, I'm going back to school to become a teacher so in terms of raw dollar amounts I've got more in common with videos like this than "I make 250k a year and live in SF"
So does the vast majority of the public
This girl is going places! She is passionate about her career and will continue to strive in her field.
@JaneFonda1942 She is slightly above entry level in her career. Do you realize the cost of living in NC? She can easily be a homeowner. Keep in mind her salary will go up in time. I swear to god you morons think most 24 year olds are going to be making $100k+ a year.
@JaneFonda1942 So? I know people who got out of college and worked for startups with crazy salaries and benefits. Those positions usually don't last long or the company usually goes under. There are unicorn jobs out there and always will be. My question for you is how many people are fighting for that same coveted position you were in right now? I guarantee you there are a fuckload of people that would apply for a job with that pay and benefits.
Really enjoying the diversity of this channel's stories. I would have never known about something like this otherwise.
You're cute
What? you think planes just fixes themselves?
Good for her! It’s always uplifting seeing people who found something they love to do for a career.
Refreshing reminder of how much effort it takes to get that plane off the ground ✈️
As an aerospace engineer specializing in propulsions you have no idea. Still baffles me. Such a long process. I've been working on tech that won't see the light of day for another 5 years. Mind you this project started 8 years ago before I join. We're just now entertaining the testing phase and that will take forever
@@Tunechi65 hey man it's what we've gotta do to keep people safe.
She can definitely make six figures within the next 5-10 years. Props to her
Props....I see what you did there.
I agree 100%!!
It’s true, you need to work for a union company, my neighbor was an aircraft mechanic for a private San Diego fleet, made over 100k a year.
@@littlepepper4370 100k in SD is min wage...
She won't make 100k working at PSA. Until you flow up to the majors, the minors pay reflects that.
I love this! she is so mature for her age. I didn't learn how priceless my peace was until I was in my late 30's! There is no amount of money i'd trade for peace.
She’s a Marine Lol
Mature? She has a ridiculous nose ring.
@@jeffwvu4602 what does a nose ring have to do with maturity? And maybe if you think a nose ring is so ridiculous and immature then perhaps that says something about your maturity level.
@@tyisha2105 It's a very lame, played out trend. If she was 17 I probably wouldn't say anything but..... an aircraft mechanic who wears a big nose ring?
@@jeffwvu4602 this isn’t the 1960s boomer
As a transitioning service member that is looking into starting a small business, this has made me feel a lot more at ease seeing others make the transition into the civilian workforce successfully.
i dont understand this transition into the civilian workforce issue? how bad to they mess with your mind in the military?
@@Randy-rs1cg He's probably talking about job options and opportunities in the civilian world
@@edilangsultan3522 i dont think so, i hear it alot. Whats so different than non military persons looking for a job for the first time and them? It seems like its used as a crutch or excuses if that's all it is, which is why im asking.
@@Randy-rs1cg There's quite a bit of stigma against military personnel from fear of them having PTSD. In addition, many military personnel who enlisted right out of highschool into combatant positions often do not leave the service with "transitionable" skills. You can't exactly get an office job if you were on the ground in Iran for ten years. That's part of the major issue. Most military contracts range from 4-6 years, so that's 4-6 years of zero experience that is useful for anything other than continued military service. In addition, IF one of these veterans does have trauma or a disability, it is even more difficult as pursing education and dealing with the VA is nearly impossible. It's legitimately not an excuse. Veterans have to fight daily to get the care and support they earned. Veterans are some of the largest unhoused population. Post-militaty life is incredibly difficult on many veterans. It's an entirely different lifestyle. That's why there are so many transition programs headed by non-profit organizations. They help military personnel get certification in technical skills that can help them get jobs so that they can have food and shelter. Then, they can decide whether to pursue further education or technical schools. The military heavily recruits highschoolers but does a poor job of communicating post-military life if you don't have a job that is directly applicable to a civilian one.
People expect highschoolers to have little experience. Veterans and older adults are not given the same kindness.
Much easier than the military complex wants you to believe. Ive heard every scare tactic in the book for them to get me to reenlist. So glad i got out and my life is 10x better now. Just have a plan and follow through youll be ok.
This is good for a place where a lot of "good jobs" pay only $10-12 and hour and the minimum wage is still $7.25.
Good for her!
@Mr. Holbrook everyone has to start somewhere and sometimes things happen where people have to take any job instead if no job, but I see your view also.
Finally someone with a nice career and who doesn't have a million $ student loan to pay off!
@Dan Pos she's 24, she will earn more in the future
i wish this channel was more diverse with their selections. its always "making $300,000 a year as a graphic designer in San Francisco".
@@428balec I guess they go with the applications they receive
Research shows her salary will cap at just under $100K for most experienced aircraft mechanics. I went to college and STARTED at $100K. 8 years later I make $247K. College pays. Don't be so quick to dismiss it just because some people want to spend $200K on a liberal arts degree.
@@GrowMasterGeneral yes but it's crazy that a rich country like the USA cannot offer free education to their own citizens? I'm in Québec, Canada and education is cheap. It's not normal to have 100K debts in your 20's. Your system is broken.
Erin, you're a female AMT and you're awesome! I'm a 30 year employee of AA with an A&P license. I turned wrenches for 10 years in Base and Line Maintenance and have had many opportunities over the years to try new things over the years with AA - that's the great thing about a career in commercial aviation. I love to see women such as you breaking stereotypes! Kudos to you! 😎
How has the job been on your body?
55-60k year living at home, and no school debt. She's on a great track.
I went to college, started out at $100K. College pays.
@@OneSvT It's not as common as you'd think. To make that kind of money doing coding without a degree, you literally need to be making ground-breaking codes.
@@OneSvT You're the exception, not the rule. A cursory google search would confirm this. It becomes even more apparent when you only consider STEM degrees. People are so quick to dismiss college because 1) there are idiots who spend over 6 figures on a liberal arts degree and 2) they hear anecdotes of people who became successful without a degree.
Statistically speaking, non-college grads will make 38% less than college grads. And again, that number grows when narrowing down to STEM degrees.
@@OneSvT I never said your wage would be stagnant. I'm simply point out the statistical facts. You're the exception, not the rule. Too many people promulgate this anti-college rhetoric in favor of anecdotes instead of statistical facts.
120k salary out of school ,no debt @ Microsoft
Man. I'm jealous. Just . I'm 37. I get it. Now I do. But. Good for her. Just jealous she figured it out sooner. Mad props lady. Wish ya success!!
How much do u make and what do you do for a living
Wow, such an interesting profile. She needs to be paid more based on her skills and experience. Doing well for a 24 yr old.
She is paid fairly for her experience. Experience in military rotorcraft doesnt mean much towards large body civilian airliners. Shes a FNG all over again at a regional airline.
Regionals are for gaining experience, not building a career there unless you are rooted to the area.
Um, a 24 year old doesn't have much experience. Do y'all work out in the same world as I do? This is standard stuff.
As I 23 year old, I make 60k with no school background. Even I still think 60k is too little
@@michaeltren4910 what do you do?
I enjoyed her story . Wish they would’ve discussed her budget a little more
Basically she has 0 years of commercial experience. Her military background got her license instead of going to school like some of us. So 55k is good pay with no experience, she will make more once she put more time in the field. I've been an Aircraft Mechanic for almost 18 years. And it is definitely a six figure career.
Super cool to see a diverse set of career paths on this channel.
Erin is a fantastic role model. I hope she remains happy and healthy!
55k salary, bonuses, perks, and 401k? That is pretty solid. Also with the opportunity to move up? Yea she is doing pretty well. Also only 24 years old? By 30 years old she will have her own home and a good life.
55k in NC while still living at home?! Oh sis is making BANK
I'd have to agree. She will have saved up money for a house of her own in no time. I make about the same amount of money and I dont live with my parents and I just put down earnest money for a new house in the suburbs. If someone can be disciplined and wise with money they can save and have financial freedom.
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Costa Azul I mean she lives in NC. Even if she moves out on her own, 55k is good money, see the first reply to my comment ✨ living with parents that allow you to stack up your money is a blessing
Chicken sh*t money
charlotte is not that cheap to live in
I love her attitude, she's not a victim or a complainer. It is nice to see someone who is not scared of hard work.
This was me. Only girl in my aviation class that graduated with my pilots license in high school.
I LOVE THIS EPISODE! Thank you got your service Erin!!!!!!!!!
She's a wise human. Good for freaking her. My dear. You are way ahead of the pack. See this! This person gets it!
Once I graduate from boot camp in September, I'll be doing the same job! I signed my contract, m.o.s 6046, and am super excited. It's pretty cool seeing a video about this career. 🤘🏻
What do I need to do to do this job when I come to America? and I will be grateful if you tell me how many years it will take
@@hamzasahin9725 Attend and complete an A&P course that usually takes two years. Less if you have military experience. Southern Utah University has a solid course.
6046 is maintenance administration...
Oh yea. Let's go! I load and off load planes at fed ex in memphis TN they give these classes on the freight and i will be biding on my classes very soon. I'm wicha
@@hedfonesprettythug827 Fed Ex offers aircraft mechanic classes??
Just what I needed thank you. Starting my a&p course soon
Nice! What school are you attending?
@@matthew10alexander AIM (aviation institute of maintenance )
Good for you! It's a really good career that offers a lot of opportunities once you have experience, and you won't have much college debt when you start out.
Thought you would make more as an aircraft mechanic.
Probably because NC isnt as expensive? I agree too though, i wouldve assumed 6 figures min. Props to her, and she does something she enjoys.
@@RickyBobby213 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 NC is expensive! No like NY or CA but it is expensive specially Charlotte
You do with more experience
@@RickyBobby213 She's just starting out.
That’s starting pay, once you get experience you can easily make 6 figures
She has a good perspective on life and a good head on her shoulders. I wish her all the best.
There she is, 24 making bank,
while I, 26, struggle to get my priorities in life set
and still don't have a degree after 5 years of studying..
Well you're doing things the wrong way.
cmon dont be a simp
Awesome! Love to see military folks on this channel!
As someone in the military right now, what she said about the military at the end is so true and just gets worse as you move up the ranks. I have sleepless nights thinking about how to accomplish the over burden of tasks the military gives you :(
Its a soul sucker for sure.
Pretty burnt out from high school so instead of college, joins the Marines! Dayam
Loving the series, such an inspirational video from a fellow creator!!!
Thanks for your service Erin! Seeing big things in your future sis
Erin is such an inspiration. Thanks for sharing her story.
Oh yea. Surface level 55k doesn’t seem like a huge amount. But with her military benefits, free flights, (4 day work week) and living at home I bet she’s doing very well for herself.
I liked what she said about how she asks for help when she needs it, but that people need her help as well. She’s in better shape than most of us, but sometimes a dude is just simply stronger and taller and there’s nothing wrong with that. But SHE is able to help out with tasks that a big dude wouldn’t be able to do on his own. Shows the importance of working together
Yeah. She isn't afraid to ask for help. That matters communication wise in careers. Its being curious or just legit wanting to do the work. Some guys have pride to not ask. I'm not saying its good or bad. Its just she has a personality that can give her an edge. She has a useful trait.
$55k is a joke. Get with a major airline, get to top scale, work lots of OT. I’ll clear over $300k this year, easily.
loved this!! definitely surprised that she's only making $55k for this kind of work though. i hope she earns more in the near future at a company that sees the value in this kind of work.
She will but you can't just look at the base pay, she also has bonuses amd benefits that will amount to way more for her civilian "Entry level" role. In a year or so it will be way more.
Sadly thats average pay for them. I load and offload planes for fedex in Memphis TN and im about the start classes there to be an aircraft mechanic and our pilots make 50.70 an hour. Deserves so much more because lives in some way in ur hand an there's no room for error. At all
@@hedfonesprettythug827 With how the economy and demand has been going, it's not "average". I am about to start at PIA and a buddy of mine just graduated from there and got a job making $34 an hour with no experience in Pittsburgh. Combine that with the benefits you get and that's just for base starting pay. I know a few techs who are making well over 6 figures with a few more years experience.
As a girlfriend of an airplane mechanic, she’ll be making more. $55k is just her starting pay. Also you have to account that she works for a small airline. She could be making more with a larger airline like delta. Also I’ve learned that airlines don’t provide you with your own tools, that’s something a mechanic pays out of pocket so she got a good deal by getting $5000 worth of tools. Plus flight benefits- she’ll be saving thousands of dollars on travel. I’d say she’s making good money as a 24 year old!
People talking about what she makes. If your older can I get some agreement on this. Her discipline, her skills, her military background, her rebel attitude about getting into blue collar work. Its a blessing she has all these wise! Skills in her head. Exercise, being a vet. People say she ain't making enough. Whatever. Bro. She's got knowledge that she can carry with her her whole life....rare knowledge
They're just ignorant of the industry. I'm a aircraft mechanic and have been one for 5 years now. From what I've learned. Military experience doesn't count in commercial aviation. So that wouldn't be factored into her pay rate.
Also regional airliners and MROs is where young mechanics go. To get the experience needed to work at Major Airliners such as Delta, or Cargo airliners such as FedEx. That's where you make high 80k to 130k a year.
Also it depends on her skill level. I.E There are mechanic ratings from lv 1 to 3. And you are trusted with different work depending on rating. So lower rated mechanics get paid less. Because they're doing the grunt work like greasing parts, and oil changes. They're not doing the critical task where the plane can go down if u screw up.
Aircraft mechanics should be making WAY more than this.
we do! I work Southwest Airlines and make no less than$160,000 per year, free flight, 9.3% profit sharing, total benefit package of $480,000 last year- during covid.
@@azhardav Did you go to school and if so which one? I’m in the northeast and we don’t really have any good schools up here they all have bad reviews since there For-profit
Very interesting story. CNBC should do a follow up in a year or 2. But I feel like she should be making way more for this degree of technical acumen
55K? I thought they made around 75-85K my uncle was one and he was loaded with a bunch of cars too and his brother too
That might be entry level pay
@@marginelouis6674 She has military experience, she should not be getting entry level pay.
@@salv02 unfortunately. Military experience doesn't count when dealing with commercial aviation. Now if she went out contracting overseas and doing work for the government. She'd make bank with her military experience
But covid happened so.... :/
There are still overseas jobs available. Kay and Associates is a big defense contractor with jobs internationally. I just checked their site, and they have Aircraft Mechanic positions open in Kuwait. I moved overseas for a job with the US Navy in July of last year. The military industrial complex doesn't stop for a pandemic.
The only money in aviation maintenance is airlines, contractors, and major companies like Boeing/GE etc. the rest are just terrible.
Very cool to hear about different industries and jobs!
She is a mechanic.
With her position and her experience less than 2 years cannot get into even 55k. Once, she got more than two years, she will go to airlines.
I started $21.76 a hour at compass airline, 2019.
And now i makes $43 a hour with qualifying Q2050 which is eligibility to sign for RTS of cargo airplanes (B747-4/8, 767-2/3, 777). Yes, i moved to cargo airline company after i got 1.5 years from compass airline.
Dont assume mechanics' salary. We do a lot of overtime.. when i made $24 a hour at compass airline, i earned $70k a year. It was about 35% increased YTD related to given hourly pay.
So, let say, her salary is 55K means her hourly pay is around $29 per hour, and she is probably making over 75k a year.
Something told me that this was gonna be a military veteran just on the title alone. What I am surprised at is how much she makes, you'd think because of how serious it is for planes to be safe for a flight she'd make around or north of six figures. I can tell she's going to have a fantastic civilian career and make that six figure mark no problem as a manager. Just hope she's already thinking about buying real estate for the sake of making it a rental property and make passive income while she continues to do what she loves which working on planes.
@@aahsimovieprojects she's not though so what's your point?
Tell the whole story CNBC. The 41k she made in the Marines was just her salary. She also had 0 dollar out of pocket healthcare, a monthly housing allowance or barracks room provided,
And if she lived in the barracks was provided 3 meals a day for free. So her total compensation in the marines was probably more around 80-100k a year.
So awesome to see someone from school doing great things! Proud of you 💕
My name is Ethan, I’m 31 years old, I live in Memphis Tennessee, and I’m a journeyman inside wireman electrician. . . . I make $70K a year
What a great video! Thank you Ms. Haas Martin for sharing your story, for inspiring others, and for your service to our country.
You have an awesome career, I have not regretted anything and learned so much. Get out of PSA as soon as you see a mainline opening. The 6 figures will never be at a regional.
Wow she’s WAY UNDERPAID
You're suggesting she should be making doctor, laywer, or dentist salary?
@@aahsimovieprojects why not? She's responsible for keeping people's life saved.
Everyone is saying that 55k a year isn’t much starting out but PSA pays substantially more than most first time employers straight out of A&P school.
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Inspirational story. All the best to her as she continues her career in aviation.
Im an aircraft mechanic myself here in mexico and first of all, not even the senior mechanics made this kind of money (which is why we recently got downgraded in security to level 2). Second, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic and the 737-max issue got three job offers canceled. It is great to know that there is people out there doing the job of their dreams, and im certain that one day i will as well.
She super chill. Loves what she does. Has a plan and is comfortable with it. I like her. Well Done 👏👏
GOd bless her. Thanks for your service. These people are the backbone of America. I know I could never do labor jobs. It's a special breed of a person.
I graduate school in November and will have my A&P! PSA is where I want to start.
You should reach out to her and ask her for mentorship. Her experience with applying there will be valuable I'm sure.
@@christinem2129 good idea! One of my buddies happens to be a pilot for PSA and he said he’d put in a good word for me when I finish school.
There's quite a bit to factor in here... I've worked in that industry, not as a mechanic though. What she's making is probably on the low side in the US, although it ain't completely bad as a starting salary for a 24 yo. There is also a lot of agency paid personal in this industry in north America (probably elsewhere too but I couldn't say) I does sucks that agency makes quite a bit of money for recruiting young talents, I feel like those young talents should be hired directly and get the pay they deserve without a 3rd party or a middle man making their cut... but that's the world we live in now. Also big companies makes a TON of savings hiring people trough agencies, and therefore creating a demand for having those agencies in the first place. Once her contract is over (usually 6 months to a year) and she gets employed by the actual company, she should be able to get 60-65K fairly fast within the next 2 to 3 years, and probably 65-75K within 3 to 6 years and achieve around the max salary range for that position around the 6 to 8 years mark (could be anywhere from 75 to 100K I would guess...). Other than that... it's about what the different companies are offering for the same or a similar position, some employers may be more competitive on their offering. Most of those jobs are unionized so the pay is what the convention say it is
Airlines start you at around $30 an hour fresh out of school and top you out at close to $55-60 an hour after a few years on the job. $55k first year out of school isn’t so bad but def shouldn’t be permanent due to the responsibility this job holds, for those who think aircraft mechanics should make more.. they def do, well over 100k a year
And all girls that go to Aviation High School say: AMEN!
She's going places! Loved this video, keep up the awesome content :)
what a role model! she's definitely underpaid though! her job looks pretty difficult
Veteran and airline mechanic now retired i worked in that hanger as well 39 years
This girl goin places. Other girls her age have only fans, but that’s not sustainable. She’ll have work till she dies. This is REAL independence.
What a lot of you fail to see is that this is a regional job, which got her started. No one plans to stay at a regional for a career. She'll most likely be able to move up to mainline American making closer to $100k in a few years. Plus, she got her toolbox paid for, plus some other bonuses. Sounds about right for pay to me. New first officers at regional airlines clear $50k if they're lucky... but after a few years, you're at $80k+. That's how the airlines work.
She should be making more at least 120K. when you get peoples lives in your own hands. My town cop makes 120k and he dont do nothing. lol
What town is that? 120k?
@@mirabella2154 Greenburgh NY they hiring to you can look it up
@@ispardavisuals526 As yes Westchester. Everyone makes a great salary there.
Thats capitalism for you. Nobody is paid what they are actually worth because if they did, that would take away from profits. We just have to accept it and deal with it
@@Wangan_W yep, Westchester is expensive. Highest property tax in USA.
Thank you for your service. 55K is not that bad to start with, but you really need to get an A&P to move up. With the A&P and the experience you have it will be easy to jump to 100K and above. Take care and wish you the best on your career.
Do you have any advice for someone who's in school getting their A& P certification and wants to make the best move possible as a first job? I'm trying to speak with people who are familiar with the industry so I can make the Right moves for the best money.
Yes you make more as an experienced aircraft mechanic, but if you watch she's really not doing anything major to the craft. it almost sounds like she's just a lube tech as of now. Definite room for expansion as her experience grows into doing more critical tasks. The real money comes when you start working on the turbines
I promise she does more than that to the plane, different nights the workload varies. Anywhere from simply checking the tires to needing to do an engine change or changing out a hydraulic manifold.
She’s doing better than most college grads……without the debt. You go girl!!
$55,000 isn't a lot for most of you. It's $55,000 without debt. No college, lives with her parents. That's mostly going straight to the bank. $55,000 to her is probably more than 4 year students earning $80,000, and dumping half of that into loans and other expenses.
Yes I working with her at American Airlines in Charlotte 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
If you dont work for Delta, American, United, Fed-ex, UPS, or Southwest- youre not making crap! $380,000 in total compensation package last year. All are hiring, dont give up and keep applying.
She needs to join SpaceX.
Or Lockheed Martin!!!
She sounds very honest and thankful. Happy for her 👊
Should be making way more than that for what u doing
typically regional airlines don't pay much, she's there to get her experience and move on to the big airlines. I know because I did it
Try to get out of night shifts...it's really bad for your health
Not if you supplement Vitamin D, it's perfectly healthy to work at night. Getting 10-30mins of sun is not hard either, I'd actually argue it protects your skin even more, especially for lighter skin tones.
nice to know about this as me being a uh-60 mechanic in the army
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Awesome!!!! She is on the right path!!!!👏🏿👍🏿
These people are getting robbed. 55k to work on airplanes that make millions 🤣🤦🏽♂️
But why laugh?
@@equivalentexchangeisalie5726 Bc they’re getting robbed and they don’t know it
It sounds like the starting salary not the max. Like she points out it will rise to $60K and once she packs more experience and expertise she can leverage that with a new organization and make 6 figures.
@@InconvenientTruth50 It's still too low even as a starting salary. Should be minimum $65k
@@equivalentexchangeisalie5726 I do not disagree but it just sounds like a pay scale for this particular company. I guess they justify the entry pay because they provide them with $5000 worth of equipment and other upfront incentives (like paying for certifications). Plus NC is an inexpensive cost of living State so the salary is doable. If she was making this type of money in NYC given the skills needed then I would feel bad for her. I see her thought process. Plus living close to home is allowing her to pocket more of her paycheque. Good for her not being hundred of thousands of dollars in school debt. She is further a head at the age of 23 than some at the age of 33 or even 43.
Well you have to start somewhere. Glad she was able to make it into a field she enjoys.
I was expecting 100K specially for a Charlotte
Charlotte is a low cost of living area. Average house price is 225K. You couldnt get half a room for that in Seattle or Cali.
Regional airlines pay less
55k in NC sounds awesome. I make over 60k for warehouse work in CA. Which is nothing here.
Seems like low pay. Plus there was no budget breakdown 😱
I believe they wanted to focus on the career
when there is no budget break down, its usually an undercover way of promoting the company to millennials that are watching.
@@user-eu2me4bp7j Looks like they did a bad job. With that salary they pay, everyone will be avoiding them.
I am addicted to this series. Thanks CNBC 👌🙏🙂
Wow, as a Navy Vet thinking of joining the aviation field. You are highly relatable and pretty much answered my questions I didn’t want to ask!
She deserves to be making way more, especially with the overnight shift.
Waiting for Graham’s reaction
2 months ago, I almost signed a 6 year Navy contract to be trained to be an electronics technician. Then I got a job offer for a company.
Coolest video to date! A young woman works as aeroplane mechanic . She will make 6 figures in 5 yr. Go giiiirrlll!!!
I have a lot of Respect for her, she loves what she does.