How much does a Flight Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average Flight Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $122,817 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $113,294 and $135,916. 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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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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Job Openings for Flight Engineer in Chicago, IL
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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What is the average salary for Flight Engineer in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Flight Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Flight Engineer ranges from $113,294 to $135,916 with the average base salary of $122,817. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $114,552 to $138,225 with the average total cash compensation of $124,451.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $122,817 $113,294 - $135,916
Bonus $1,635 $1,259 - $2,309
Total Pay $124,451 $114,552 - $138,225
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,937 - $136,687 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,937 - $136,687 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,808 - $136,533 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,894 - $136,636 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,894 - $136,636 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,248 - $133,461 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Flight Test Engineer LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $79,649 MAXIMUM SALARY $91,156
JOB TITLE Flight Controls Engineer LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $81,909 MAXIMUM SALARY $95,221
JOB TITLE Flight Software Engineer LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $119,737 MAXIMUM SALARY $142,807
JOB TITLE Flight Control Engineer LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $77,054 MAXIMUM SALARY $89,723
JOB TITLE Flight Maintenance Engineer LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $73,108 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,121
JOB TITLE Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $63,321 MAXIMUM SALARY $80,657
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