How much does a Flight Engineer make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Flight Engineer in the United States is $56 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $52 and $62. 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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What is a Flight Engineer?

A Flight Engineer (FE), also sometimes called an air engineer, is the member of an aircraft's flight crew who monitors and operates its complex aircraft systems. In the early era of aviation, the position was sometimes referred to as the "air mechanic". Flight engineers can still be found on some larger fixed-wing airplanes, and helicopters. A similar crew position exists on some spacecraft. In most modern aircraft, their complex systems are both monitored and adjusted by electronic microprocessors and computers, resulting in the elimination of the Flight Engineer's position. In earlier day...

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Cymstar Services LLC - San Antonio , TX
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Provides Flight Engineer procedures instruction in aircraft, classroom, and simulator or other platform environments.  Provides training for Visual ...
ZipRecruiter - 10 days ago
... engineer * Boeing aircraft flight deck knowledge (10+ years' experience) Strong Preferences: * Pilots license (or ground school training) a plus. * Program execution (PE related experience
ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Flight Test System and Instrumentation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in flight test system, instrumentation ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 7 days ago
Simulation Technologies, Inc. - Huntsville , AL
Engineer, Integrated Flight Simulations, Mid-Level Overview SimTech, Inc., named as a 2024 Best Place for Working Parents, is seeking a candidate for an Engineer, Integrated Flight Simulations, Mid ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 9 days ago
Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. - San Luis Obispo , CA
Senior Flight Controls Engineer Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Senior Flight Controls Engineer to join our engineering department. ESAero is a growing aerospace company in the San ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 14 days ago
This summary provides a listing of the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are critical components of the position of Flight Mechanic Engineer. * General This is a full-time position that will ...
ZipRecruiter - 11 days ago
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