COMPARING KNOWLEDGE OF APPLICANTS


52% New mechanic applicants are similar to those in previous years regarding their experience and proficiency


36% New mechanic applicants are lower quality 12% New mechanic applicants are higher quality (191 responses)


RECRUITING


79% Do not offer mechanic internships through local high school or college programs


65% Do not make an extra effort to identify women as potential mechanics (195 responses)


15% Do offer mechanic internships


4% Don’t know (196 responses)


‘OTHER’ COMPENSATION 96% Offer paid sick leave 94% Offer vacation pay 94% Offer retirement programs


68% Offer paid professional development or conference reimbursement (196 responses. Multiple answers are possible. Total does not equal 100.)


80% Said the availability of new equipment and technology in their shops affect mechanic job satisfaction (190 responses)


64% Said the availability of new equipment and technology in their shop makes mechanic retention and recruitment easier (189 responses)


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