What could one expect to make with a bachelors degree in diesel mechanics?
Asked by Josh S
I'm comming up with alot of jobs on monster jobsearch that pay 40-50,000 a year BUT they require highschool education or equivalent. I was wondering if anyone had any idea on what I could make as a diesel mechanic if I had a bachelors degree to bring to the table. Is it possible that I could get a job as a supervisor and get some good pay like that? I do have military leadership experience. Any and all input is helpful, thanks.

Best Answer:
I am assuming you are in the United States. In the United States, a degree is as important as certification. Certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is recognized as the standard of achievement for diesel mechanics. Consider attending a Texas State Technical College or similar college. http://www.tstc.edu/technicalprograms/transportation.asp You can get a first semester wavier to attend without a high school education--a probation semester. Beware you must outstanding grades during this semester or you are out and you may have to appeal to department chair for approval. Certified mechanics are paid by the flag hour. A flag hour is the time the "book" states the job should be done. For example, if it says it takes 2 hours to remove and replace a starter motor, and it takes you 4 hours, you get paid for 2 hours, however, if you fix in it 1 hour--you get paid for 2 hours. Because of this payment method, many mechanics that are very skilled and experienced can make a 6 figure income working for a major dealership. The demand for these skills will grow as more cars convert to diesel --bio diesel.
Family member is a diesel mechanic.
Answered by oldcorps1947

You'll most likely make repairs on larger engines.
Answered by pencil

you could have a masters and be the army,it doesn't matter on the job experience is different,so your not going to skip any rungs on the ladder.you will start where most do at the bottom and work your way up.to deal with time set goals,many different types of mechanical failures that no degree can teach only experience can.but congrats on your goals achieved so far.
Answered by Jere B