Auto repair shops in San Antonio, Texas are feeling the pressure in bringing on more skilled technicians as salaries continue to rise, News 4 San Antonio reports.
Wages for technicians in the auto collision industry have increased by 9% in the past five years as the demand for more technicians rises.
Brandon Pompa, who works at JD Collision Express on Culebra Rd near 1604, said he’s motivated to become better as he continues to accomplish his own financial goals and has even invested in new equipment for his own future.
That motivation is critically needed in the industry as vehicles become more advanced. Collision Express’ V.P. of Operations, Mark Colon, said that “the right equipment, the right training and the right individual” is needed to properly perform repairs these days.
That’s why local collision repair programs such as St. Phillip's College’s Collision/Refinishing Technician program keep close contact with local shops to better provide their students with the best information to prepare them.
“We work very closely with our collision shops here in San Antonio to make sure we keep up to date with all they are doing technology-wise and also skillset-wise,” said Dean for Academic Success Chris Beardsall.
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