Doctor or Automotive Mechanic: Are these Careers One in the Same?
by Kelly Richardson
kelly.richardson@careerschooldirectory.com
Career Ed Corner Columnist
If you want to know just how important a certified auto mechanic is, just ask someone with a broken down car. In fact, bringing a car back to life makes the auto mechanic just as important to people's lives as a doctor in a hospital.
An auto mechanic is a highly specialized technician who repairs cars and keeps them in good working condition. Auto mechanics are employed in large auto shops or mom and pop garages all over the country. When you earn your auto mechanic training, your skills and expertise will be in demand.
Concepts of Auto Mechanic Training:
- Engines. An auto mechanic is an expert at breaking down engines and putting them back together in correct order.
- Brakes. A brake job mechanic is worth his weight in gold as he will save you money and wear and tear on your vehicle.
- Transmissions. Auto mechanics that specialize in transmissions are in high demand in the industry.
- Chassis. If you have a chasse problem, an auto mechanic will use a variety of sophisticated machinery to get everything back in line.
- Customer Service. Your auto mechanic school will teach you about how to provide quality customer service.
The auto mechanic profession is showing a definite rise in the employment growth rate simply because there are more and more cars on the road every day. Let's look at the aspects of the auto mechanic profession that you will like.
Auto Mechanic Job Benefits:
- Varied Work Environment. As an auto mechanic, you will have the choice of working in a small garage or a large chain auto shop. Each has its own distinct advantages.
- Good Hourly Salary. As an auto mechanic you can expect to earn upwards of $25 per hour for your knowledge and expertise. This is far above the national average.
- Be Your Own Boss. As an auto mechanic, you can choose to open your own shop and be your own boss.
About the Author
Kelly Richardson covers the local education and technology scenes in major cities across the country. His articles appear in a variety of respected educational journals, periodicals, and e-zines. Kelly holds a bachelor degree in English and master degree in education from Georgia State University. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Walden University.
Posted on June 29, 2005 at 3:02 PM
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