Wind turbine technicians (windtechs) install, inspect, maintain, and repair wind turbines — often hundreds of feet up. It's consistently ranked among the fastest-growing occupations in the country, with strong pay for a role you can enter in one to two years, plus real adventure for those who don't mind heights.
Technical school plus on-the-job training. Learning systems, climbing, and safety.
Independent maintenance and troubleshooting. $55K–$70K.
Leading service crews and complex repairs. $70K–$85K.
Overseeing a wind site or specializing in high-voltage/blade work.
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