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How much does a Maintenance Test Pilot make in the United States? The average Maintenance Test Pilot salary in the United States is $127,420 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $109,060 and $147,680. 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.

Maintenance Test Pilot Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Maintenance Test Pilot Salary $92,344 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Maintenance Test Pilot Salary $109,060 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Maintenance Test Pilot Salary $127,420 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Maintenance Test Pilot Salary $147,680 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Maintenance Test Pilot Salary $166,126 US February 26, 2024
25% $109,060 10% $92,344 90% $166,126 75% $147,680 $127,420 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Maintenance Test Pilot ensures operational functionality and pilot and passenger safety. Pilots aircraft to test features and functionality and to ensure compliance with federal regulations and product specifications. Being a Maintenance Test Pilot performs maneuvers and procedures to test features or modifications. Recommends changes to cockpit or aircraft to better meet the pilot's needs or to improve flight. In addition, Maintenance Test Pilot may pilot demonstrations for officials or customers. May require a bachelor's degree. Requires FAA Commercial Pilot's License with necessary ratings. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Maintenance Test Pilot work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Working as a Maintenance Test Pilot typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Maintenance Test Pilot

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineering Senior Test Pilot

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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