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What is a Wind Turbine Technician
Wind turbine technicians are responsible for installing, inspecting, and maintaining wind turbines. They work on various projects, ensuring quality and safety compliance.
The demand for technicians is projected to grow rapidly, around 36% worldwide from 2021 to 2026.
This career is challenging and rewarding, often requiring work in remote and adverse weather conditions. Physical fitness and technical skills are important, and proficiency in English is crucial for effective communication.
How to become a technician
The wind energy industry has seen extraordinary global growth in recent years, elevating the importance of wind turbine technicians. In fact, they ranked as the second fastest-growing profession in the U.S. in 2017.
Our parent company, GWS, has developed a comprehensive guide packed with everything you need to kickstart your career in wind energy.
Wind Trainings
Proper training is essential for every Wind Turbine Technician.
At GWS Academy, we provide all the training you need to kickstart your journey and continuously grow your career.
Explore our training overview to discover the various courses we offer, and dive deeper into each one for detailed information.
When you're ready, secure your spot and take the next step in your career.
Wind Turbine Technicians - The job of the future
Fastest growing profession in USA
New technicians every year between 2021 to 2031
Profession growth prospect until 2031
Other News & Blog Posts
Get to know Global Wind Service Entry Program through the eyes of our technicians
The wind energy sector has experienced remarkable growth worldwide in recent years, making the role of wind turbine technicians increasingly relevant. In fact, wind turbine technicians were the second fastest-growing profession in the USA in 2017. Here, we provide you with all the information you need to embark on a successful career as a wind turbine technician. Discover the essential requirements for the job and the key soft skills that will set you apart as a top performer.
Aleksandra, Manager of the Academy Program – discussing aspects of professional life, growth, and inspiration
Meet Aleksandra, manager of the Academy Program and discover her path at Global Wind Service Ola, also known as Aleksandra, started her journey with Global Wind Service in December 2016, initially serving as a Training Coordinator at our Szczecin, Poland office.
GWS Academy signs agreement of cooperation with Maritime University of Szczecin
On May 30th, the collaboration between GWS Academy and the Maritime University of Szczecin (MUS) was formally established, uniting their efforts in a shared mission to facilitate knowledge dissemination within the wind industry among young individuals and contribute to the development of new specialists for the sector.