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Aircraft Technicians perform mechanical and structural maintenance on commercial and business aircraft at MRO facilities and airlines.
Median Salary
$62.0k
$44.6k – $86.8k
Demand Score
96/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
18K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+15%
rolling 12 months
Market outlook
Demand for aircraft technicians in the global aviation market is exceptionally strong. Aviation employers report a 15% year-on-year increase in Aircraft Technician mandates, driven by global fleet growth, ageing fleets, and rising MRO capacity.
Compensation
Aircraft Technician compensation typically falls between $44.6k and $86.8k, with experienced aircraft techs in the global aviation market commanding $86.8k+ 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 Technicians typically progress to Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Aircraft Mechanic 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 Technician jobs by city
Aircraft Technician jobs in Dubai
33.3K openings · United Arab Emirates
Aircraft Technician jobs in Abu Dhabi
27.9K openings · United Arab Emirates
Aircraft Technician jobs in Sharjah
19.8K openings · United Arab Emirates
Aircraft Technician jobs in Doha
29.7K openings · Qatar
Aircraft Technician jobs in Riyadh
26.1K openings · Saudi Arabia
Aircraft Technician jobs in Jeddah
23.4K openings · Saudi Arabia
Aircraft Technician jobs in Muscat
18K openings · Oman
Aircraft Technician jobs in Manama
17.1K openings · Bahrain
Aircraft Technician jobs in Kuwait City
18.9K openings · Kuwait
Aircraft Technician jobs in Singapore
31.5K openings · Singapore
Aircraft Technician jobs in Hong Kong
25.2K openings · Hong Kong SAR
Aircraft Technician jobs in Bangkok
23.4K openings · Thailand
Aircraft Technician jobs in Kuala Lumpur
22.5K openings · Malaysia
Aircraft Technician jobs in Jakarta
21.6K openings · Indonesia
Aircraft Technician jobs in Manila
23.4K openings · Philippines
Aircraft Technician jobs in Ho Chi Minh City
20.7K openings · Vietnam
Aircraft Technician jobs in Tokyo
26.1K openings · Japan
Aircraft Technician jobs in Osaka
19.8K openings · Japan
Aircraft Technician jobs in Seoul
23.4K openings · South Korea
Aircraft Technician jobs in Shanghai
25.2K openings · China
Aircraft Technician jobs in Beijing
23.4K openings · China
Aircraft Technician jobs in Shenzhen
21.6K openings · China
Aircraft Technician jobs in Taipei
19.8K openings · Taiwan
Aircraft Technician jobs in Mumbai
27.9K openings · India
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Aircraft Technician in the global aviation market is around $62.0k, typically ranging from $44.6k to $86.8k based on experience, type ratings, and the type of aviation employer.
