Pay/Salary
Wages vary depending on experience, licenses held, size and
type of the company, geographic area, and shift worked (day vs.
night). Mechanics who work on jets for the major airlines
generally earn more than those working on other aircraft. In
general, aircraft mechanics (aviation maintenance technicians)
can earn annually between $25,000 for beginners to 75,000 for
experienced mechanics. The median expected salary for a typical
Aircraft Mechanic in the United States is $42,364.
Median hourly
earnings in the industries employing the largest
numbers of aircraft mechanics (aviation maintenance
technicians) in 2002 were:
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| Air transportation,
scheduled |
$23.48 |
| Federal Government |
$20.59 |
| Air transportation,
nonscheduled |
$19.84 |
| Aerospace product and parts
manufacturing |
$19.68 |
| Support activities for air
transportation |
$17.64 |
| Fixed Base Operator |
$10 to $12.00 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational
Employment Statistics Survey
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