Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Charleston, South Carolina

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How much does an Aircraft Mechanic make in Charleston, SC? The average Aircraft Mechanic salary in Charleston, SC is $69,683 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $61,625 and $79,560. 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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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Aircraft Mechanic Salary	$54,289	Charleston,SC	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Aircraft Mechanic Salary	$61,625	Charleston,SC	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Aircraft Mechanic Salary	$69,683	Charleston,SC	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Aircraft Mechanic Salary	$79,560	Charleston,SC	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Aircraft Mechanic Salary	$88,552	Charleston,SC	March 01, 2025

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Aircraft Mechanic

ACL Digital - Manassas , VA

Product Repair/Mod Tech B \ Aircraft Mechanic Manassas, VA Job Description: We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled A&P Technician for the Saab 340 platform. The ideal candidate will have 2 ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Aircraft Mechanic

Teksky LLC - Long Beach , CA

We are seeking a skilled Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and renovating aircraft, ranging from single-engine ...

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

Aircraft Mechanic

MacLean-Fogg - Wheeling , IL

The Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for directing the maintenance operations of all company aircraft, focusing on the repair, servicing, and maintenance of critical components. This role involves ...

FactoryFix, Inc. - 34 days ago

Aircraft Structures Mechanic - Per diem offered

22nd Century Technologies Inc. - San Antonio , TX

Aircraft Structural Mechanic II Location: San Antonio, TX 29418 Duration: 6 Months assignment with possible extension Shift Schedule: 6:00 AM-2:30 PM (Candidates should be available to work variable ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Aircraft Mechanic I (Sheet Metal)

Innovative Consulting & Management Services - Elizabeth City , NC

ICMS is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic I - Sheet Metal to provide aircraft maintenance services to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC ...

ZipRecruiter - 34 days ago

F-16 Aircraft Mechanic III

AAR - Homestead , FL

Summary The F-16 Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for: Aircraft recovery, parking, safing, and preparing for depot induction and delivery; safe towing operations; aircraft post-flight and preflight ...

LinkedIn - 56 days ago

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

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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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About Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Charleston–North Charleston–Summerville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint of South Carolina's coastline and is located on Charleston Harbor, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean formed by the confluence of the Ashley, Cooper, and Wando rivers. Charleston had an estimated population of 134,875 in 2017. The estimated population of the Charleston metropolitan area, comprising Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorche...

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Understand the total compensation opportunity for an Aircraft Mechanic, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

61625

79560

69683

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

62230

80131

70303

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Aircraft Mechanic in Charleston, SC. The base salary for Aircraft Mechanic ranges from $61,625 to $79,560 with the average base salary of $69,683. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,230 to $80,131 with the average total cash compensation of $70,303.

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About Charleston, South Carolina Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Cha....More

Charleston, South Carolina area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in popular cities: Columbia, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant

Skills associated with Aircraft Mechanic: Maintenance

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