Good $40k/yr jobs that just need 2-year degrees?

well, i dont know if it is a physical job as you say, but the average Airframe and Powerplant tech will, with starting salary, make anywhere between 40 to 55,000 in their first year. after 2 years of being an AP tech, you can get an inspection license, and all you have to do is do inspect aircraft and make somewhere in the neighborhood of 60 to 70000 a year. give it some thought