Aircraft Mechanic Salary in the United States

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How much does an Aircraft Mechanic make in the United States? The average Aircraft Mechanic salary in the United States is $71,248 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $63,008 and $81,347. 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.

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Aircraft Mechanic

Elliott Aviation - Eden Prairie , MN

As an Aircraft Mechanic , you will be part of a team working to provide outstanding products and services to our customers. Since 1936, Elliott Aviation has been a world-class provider of ...

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Aircraft Mechanic

battlespace, inc. - North Las Vegas , NV

Aircraft Mechanic REPORTS TO : Maintenance Superintendent, Production Superintendent, or Expeditor WORK EXPERIENCE : Four (4) years MQ-1 experience required. Level I Mechanic: Four (4) years of ...

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Tactical Air Support - Reno , NV

Aircraft Mechanic / Structures Reno NV Salary rate: $30.00 - $50.00/hourly DOE Position Summary Tactical Air is currently seeking an Aircraft Mechanic to join our Maintenance team. This position will ...

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C17 Aircraft Mechanic II - General Structural - TX

The Structures Company - San Antonio , TX

Aircraft Mechanic II - Structural LOCATION: San Antonio, TX ***MUST BE US PERSONS*** Very exciting opportunity to work with one of the world's largest aerospace companies! The contracts are regularly ...

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Aircraft Mechanic II

Life Flight Network - Butte , MT

The Aircraft Mechanic II provides onsite maintenance support for Life Flight Network (LFN) aircrafts including management of base inventory, planning and scheduling aircraft maintenance, maintenance ...

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Aircraft Mechanic - Canada Opportunity

SEGULA Technologies - Arlington , TX

Hold a USA Passport or Green Card Holder * A&P License by the FAA. * 5 years of experience as aircraft mechanic, a&p mechanic or related. Additional Information Segula Technologies is a EEOC Employer.

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What does an Aircraft Mechanic do?

Aircraft Mechanic in Niagara Falls, NY

Required to adhere to procedures and requirements outlined in the official Flight Research Operations manual.

April 19, 2023

Aircraft Mechanic

Installs, aligns, and makes needed adjustments to major components and assemblies such as engines, propeller/rotors, transmissions, hydraulic systems, etc.

July 10, 2022

Participates and/or supports the ATS Velocity Process Improvement Initiative.

October 30, 2022

Performs preflight, postflight, thru flight, periodic,isochronal, phase, hourly and special inspections, as well as servicing, defueling,scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

December 14, 2022

Communicate effectively with other maintenance personnel at all levels by keeping co-workers and leadership apprised of work progress and difficulties as they arise.

January 07, 2023

Complete the Occupational Questionnaire, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

March 09, 2023

Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations, and maintains a safe and clean work area.

March 12, 2023

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.

May 05, 2023

Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

May 18, 2023

Works with, coordinates and oversees the work of lower graded aircraft mechanics and certifies the work of journey level workers in other trades working on the assigned aircraft.

May 19, 2023

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Average Base Salary

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63008

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71248

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

63624

81931

71883

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Aircraft Mechanic in the United States. The base salary for Aircraft Mechanic ranges from $63,008 to $81,347 with the average base salary of $71,248. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,624 to $81,931 with the average total cash compensation of $71,883.

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Skills associated with Aircraft Mechanic: Maintenance

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