Bruising occurs more easily in the elderly because their capillaries are more fragile than those of young people. While it may take quite a bit of force to cause a bruise in a young child, even minor bumps and scrapes may cause extensive bruising in an elderly person. Blood vessels become more fragile as we age, and bruising may even occur without prior injury in the elderly.
How much does a Aircraft Mechanic make in Seattle?The average Aircraft Mechanic salary is $50,000. In Seattle, a Aircraft Mechanic can make $49,004, which is 2% lower than the national median. Filter by location to see Aircraft Mechanic salaries in your area.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 68,000 airline pilots, copilots and flight engineers were employed in the United States as of May 2011. They earned a mean annual salary of $118,070. The median salary, or halfway point, was $105,580 per year, and the median-earning 50 percent of airline pilots made between $81,910 and $140,650 per year.