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How much does an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager make in Chicago, IL? The average Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager salary in Chicago, IL is $164,300 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $148,400 and $185,000. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager Salary $133,924 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager Salary $148,400 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager Salary $164,300 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager Salary $185,000 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager Salary $203,846 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
25% $148,400 10% $133,924 90% $203,846 75% $185,000 $164,300 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager implements procedures to guide the routine inspection of aircraft components to facilitate optimal and reliable functionality. Manages engineering tasks involving changes or alterations to designs or specifications of aircraft parts, modules, or systems to ensure calibration and safety. Being an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager reviews documented issues and reports to determine repairability and evaluates recommendations for replacements, repairs, or modifications to ensure conformance with safety standards and performance requirements. Oversees the scheduling and timely completion of repairs and maintenance ensuring budget adherence. In addition, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager evaluates aircraft data and technical documents and researches new technologies to identify areas to improve practices or processes. Develops internal policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with federal aviation regulations and safety standards. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Working as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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