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Aircraft Maintenance Engineers certify maintenance on commercial, cargo, business, and military aircraft globally — across line and base maintenance.
Median Salary
$98.0k
$70.6k – $137k
Demand Score
96/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
9.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+14%
rolling 12 months
Market outlook
Demand for aircraft maintenance engineers in the global aviation market is exceptionally strong. Aviation employers report a 14% year-on-year increase in Aircraft Maintenance Engineer mandates, driven by global fleet growth, ageing fleets, and rising MRO capacity.
Compensation
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer compensation typically falls between $70.6k and $137k, with experienced ames in the global aviation market commanding $137k+ at flagship airlines, top-tier MROs, and leading aerospace employers. Total compensation often includes housing, schooling, transport, per-diems, profit-share, type-rating bonds, and relocation support.
Career trajectory
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers typically progress to Aircraft Technician, Avionics Technician roles, or into licensed engineer, certifying staff, base maintenance manager, and quality manager tracks across the global hiring aviation market.
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs by city
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Dubai
17.0K openings · United Arab Emirates
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Abu Dhabi
14.3K openings · United Arab Emirates
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Sharjah
10.1K openings · United Arab Emirates
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Doha
15.2K openings · Qatar
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Riyadh
13.3K openings · Saudi Arabia
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Jeddah
12.0K openings · Saudi Arabia
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Muscat
9.2K openings · Oman
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Manama
8.7K openings · Bahrain
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Kuwait City
9.7K openings · Kuwait
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Singapore
16.1K openings · Singapore
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Hong Kong
12.9K openings · Hong Kong SAR
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Bangkok
12.0K openings · Thailand
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Kuala Lumpur
11.5K openings · Malaysia
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Jakarta
11.0K openings · Indonesia
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Manila
12.0K openings · Philippines
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Ho Chi Minh City
10.6K openings · Vietnam
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Tokyo
13.3K openings · Japan
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Osaka
10.1K openings · Japan
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Seoul
12.0K openings · South Korea
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Shanghai
12.9K openings · China
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Beijing
12.0K openings · China
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Shenzhen
11.0K openings · China
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Taipei
10.1K openings · Taiwan
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Mumbai
14.3K openings · India
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in the global aviation market is around $98.0k, typically ranging from $70.6k to $137k based on experience, type ratings, and the type of aviation employer.