How much does a machine repairer make in Japan?

Daily work depends on the specialty; an aircraft mechanic checks the engine, outer body, wheels, and cockpit instruments before a flight. They fix or replace faulty parts, report the checks to the captain, and later inspect or change worn parts and instruments.

Did you know? Japan’s pay-survey category “Other Machinery Repair” includes aircraft-engine and train repairers, plus bicycle, watch, and camera repairers.

In Japan, people may study mechanics at a technical high school or college, or aircraft maintenance at a specialist school, then learn on the job. Level 3 of the national machine-maintenance test needs no experience; aircraft work requires a license and practical experience.

Why does pay differ?

In Japan, pay can differ with experience, skills and licenses, the kind of repair work, and the employer’s size, type, and location. Specialist jobs such as aircraft maintenance, plus night or rotating shifts and overtime, can also affect pay.