When you think of a career as a mechanic, often the first thing that comes to mind is working in an auto shop doing the repair and maintenance on our everyday vehicles. But what about those vehicles that travel thousands of miles in mere hours, transporting goods and people across the world as part of their everyday commute? Aviation Maintenance Technicians are the men and women who ensure the safety and reliability of our aircraft each day. Before a plane takes off, an AMT has worked tirelessly to ensure that the aircraft is mechanically safe. You can find an A&P mechanic working on anything that leaves the ground – including planes, jets, drones, blimps, helicopters, or rockets.