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Line Maintenance Engineers certify daily, transit, and overnight maintenance at airline base and out-stations worldwide.
Median Salary
$98.0k
$70.6k – $137k
Demand Score
95/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
6.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+14%
rolling 12 months
Market outlook
Demand for line maintenance engineers in the global aviation market is exceptionally strong. Aviation employers report a 14% year-on-year increase in Line Maintenance Engineer mandates, driven by global fleet growth, ageing fleets, and rising MRO capacity.
Compensation
Line Maintenance Engineer compensation typically falls between $70.6k and $137k, with experienced lmes 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
Line Maintenance Engineers typically progress to Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Base Maintenance Engineer roles, or into licensed engineer, certifying staff, base maintenance manager, and quality manager tracks across the global hiring aviation market.
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Line Maintenance Engineer jobs by city
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Dubai
11.5K openings · United Arab Emirates
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Abu Dhabi
9.6K openings · United Arab Emirates
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Sharjah
6.8K openings · United Arab Emirates
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Doha
10.2K openings · Qatar
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Riyadh
9.0K openings · Saudi Arabia
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Jeddah
8.1K openings · Saudi Arabia
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Muscat
6.2K openings · Oman
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Manama
5.9K openings · Bahrain
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Kuwait City
6.5K openings · Kuwait
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Singapore
10.8K openings · Singapore
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Hong Kong
8.7K openings · Hong Kong SAR
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Bangkok
8.1K openings · Thailand
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Kuala Lumpur
7.8K openings · Malaysia
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Jakarta
7.4K openings · Indonesia
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Manila
8.1K openings · Philippines
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Ho Chi Minh City
7.1K openings · Vietnam
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Tokyo
9.0K openings · Japan
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Osaka
6.8K openings · Japan
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Seoul
8.1K openings · South Korea
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Shanghai
8.7K openings · China
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Beijing
8.1K openings · China
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Shenzhen
7.4K openings · China
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Taipei
6.8K openings · Taiwan
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Mumbai
9.6K openings · India
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Line 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.