Aircraft Mechanic
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
3 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for Aircraft Mechanic. Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.
Role summary
Responsible for the repair, replacement and maintenance of the key components of aircrafts. Performs the necessary checks in regards to the mechanical and functional components of the aircraft, including the testing of and replacement of defective or faulty parts. Uses a variety of tools and equipment to perform diagnosis on parts to be replaced. Ensures repairs and maintenance are compliant with national and international standards of work. Maintains safety and cleanliness of the hanger or workshop. Demonstrates knowledge in one of the three main components of aviation maintenance, including airframe maintenance, power plant mechanics or Airframe & Power plant (A&P) components. A Specialist Para-Professional (S4) requires advanced knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience and may require vocational or technical education. Responsibilities typically include: � Working under limited supervision for non-routine situations and may be responsible for leading daily operations. � Training, delegating and reviewing the work of lower level employees. � Problems are typically difficult and non-routine but not complex.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Reports covering Aircraft Mechanic
Aircraft Mechanic salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Aircraft Mechanic pay?
- 3 surveys publish Aircraft Mechanic benchmarks, including data from ERI Economic Research Institute. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Aircraft Mechanic pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Aircraft Mechanic varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Aircraft Mechanic?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Aircraft Mechanic ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Aircraft Mechanic pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.