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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 12/1/2004


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can someone be an automobile mechanic and at the same time be an automobile technician

Answer
Yes. They are the same position. In an effort to increase professionalism, many companies use the word "technician". With  today's advanced technologies in the automobile industry, a person needs to have more training than in the past. Auto Mechanics have often looked down upon as a lower class job, but it isn't. Today, the industry is in need of thousands of qualified technicians to keep cars & trucks going. A good Auto Technician can make excellent money, and can find positions all over the country.
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Kevin Pilotte

Expertise

I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

Experience

I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

Organizations
I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

Publications
I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

Education/Credentials
I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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