Hourly Wage for Aircraft Engineer Salary in the United States

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How much does an Aircraft Engineer make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for an Aircraft Engineer in the United States is $41 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $37 and $44. Hourly rate 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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Materials & Processes Engineering Intern

Epic Aircraft - Bend , OR

WHO WE ARE Epic Aircraft, based in beautiful Bend, Oregon, is the leading designer and manufacturer ... WHAT YOU'LL DO As part of the Engineering Department theMaterials & Processes Engineering ...

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Vehicle Systems Design Engineer

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Aircraft Structures Engineer

M1 Support Services - Denton , TX

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Design Aircraft Cabin Electrical Harness Routing Engineer

Infosys - Appleton , WI

Infosys is seeking a Design Engineer: Aircraft Cabin Electrical Harness Routing. This role will apply your technical proficiency across different stages of the Software Development Life Cycle ...

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Aircraft Structural Design Engineer

Total Aerospace Services - Columbus , OH

We are currently recruiting for an Aircraft Structural Design Engineer position in Albany, GA. You'll help feed and protect the world by building something truly great--from industry-leading ...

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Structural Dynamics Engineer

Piasecki Aircraft Corp - Coatesville , PA

Project Engineer Founded in 1955, Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (PiAC) is a research and development business specializing in design, fabrication and flight testing of experimental rotorcraft and ...

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What does an Aircraft Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of an Aircraft Engineer

Review and analyze system concepts and user requirements that have been approved and entered into a system requirements baseline (functional, allocated, and product).

December 08, 2022

Support the on-site assistance at company owned service centers and independent service stations during investigation of unique aircraft problems or prototype installation.

January 27, 2023

Assists with development, maintenance and modification of payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.

February 10, 2023

Develops, maintains and modifies basic structural and interior payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.

March 07, 2023

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and able to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs.

March 10, 2023

Provide technical recommendation support services, including reviews, studies, audits, evaluations and analyses, scientific and procedural guidance, documentation, technical analysis, and support of associated engineering IPTs.

May 19, 2023

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Aircraft Engineer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Aircraft Engineer ranges from $37 to $44 with the average hourly pay of $41. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $38 to $44 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $41.

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