Aircraft Maintenance
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
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.
Salary Trend
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 Path
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.
Key Responsibilities
- •Certify line and base maintenance tasks
- •Diagnose and rectify defects on aircraft systems
- •Sign release-to-service per part 145 procedures
- •Maintain logbooks and CRS
Qualifications
- •EASA / FAA / GCAA Part 66 licence
- •Type training on relevant aircraft
- •B1 / B2 category as applicable
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs by city
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Dubai
17.0K openings · $127k
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Abu Dhabi
14.3K openings · $125k
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Sharjah
10.1K openings · $108k
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Doha
15.2K openings · $127k
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Riyadh
13.3K openings · $116k
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Jeddah
12.0K openings · $108k
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Muscat
9.2K openings · $103k
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Manama
8.7K openings · $108k
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer jobs in Kuwait City
9.7K openings · $118k
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer salary insights
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer salary in Dubai
$127k
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer salary in Abu Dhabi
$125k
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer salary in Sharjah
$108k
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer salary in Doha
$127k
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer salary in Riyadh
$116k
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer salary in Jeddah
$108k
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer salary in Muscat
$103k
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer salary in Manama
$108k
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer salary in Kuwait City
$118k
Hiring by aviation industry
Commercial Airlines hiring Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
Full-service and low-cost passenger airlines hiring pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and ground staff at scale
Cargo Airlines hiring Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
Dedicated cargo airlines and integrators hiring across freighter operations, cargo handling, and logistics
Charter Airlines hiring Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
Charter operators and ACMI providers hiring across on-demand and seasonal flight operations
Private Aviation Operators hiring Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
Private jet operators, VVIP fleets, and fractional companies hiring across business jet operations
Business Aviation Companies hiring Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
Corporate flight departments and business jet operators hiring across crew, dispatch, and management
Airports hiring Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
International, regional, and cargo airports hiring across operations, terminal, and commercial functions
Airport Service Companies hiring Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
Airport concessionaires and service providers hiring across passenger services, retail, and F&B
Ground Handling Companies hiring Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
Independent ground handlers and airline subsidiaries hiring ramp, passenger, and cargo handling staff
MRO Providers hiring Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
MRO providers — airframe, engine, component — hiring engineers, technicians, and avionics specialists
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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.