Also called: Vehicle Armoring Technician, Civilian Armored Car Installer
Turns normal SUVs and cars into bulletproof vehicles by fitting armor steel, thick glass and run-flat tires.
You strip a new SUV down to its frame, then fit custom-cut armor steel inside each door and the roof. You install glass two inches thick, upgrade the brakes for the extra weight, and put it all back so it still looks normal. The client might be a diplomat, a CEO or a bank.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school; auto body, welding or mechanic experience helps.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Trade school. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Auto Body Repair, Welding Technology.
Growing about average. Security needs keep a small industry busy.
Low risk for 10 years. Custom vehicle teardown and armoring stays hands-on.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply at vehicle armoring companies; expect a background check before starting First: Background check; auto-body or welding experience helps
Classes: Auto shop, Welding class, Physics, Geometry.
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