If he has the cognitive ability for college, he won't be happy with maintenance. It is a job for poor and/or dumb kids, an E3 in the military. Pay can be anywhere from minimum wage to $54/hr. The key is working for a large company that pays well and they all promote from within, experience has zero value! Even if he lucky enough to make good money, it will always be nights, weekends, and holidays far away from home. He will spend his 20s on second shift. Overall a p1ss poor way to make a living! The FAA is approving enough foreign repair stations to replace ALL maintenance stateside, something to consider.