Aircraft Maintenance
Aircraft Technician — Global Hiring Overview
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.
Salary Trend
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 Path
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.
Key Responsibilities
- •Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
- •Perform inspections, repairs, and component changes
- •Work to AMM and CMM standards
Qualifications
- •Aircraft maintenance diploma
- •Part 147 basic training
- •Hands-on hangar experience
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Aircraft Technician jobs by city
Aircraft Technician jobs in Dubai
33.3K openings · $80.6k
Aircraft Technician jobs in Abu Dhabi
27.9K openings · $79.4k
Aircraft Technician jobs in Sharjah
19.8K openings · $68.2k
Aircraft Technician jobs in Doha
29.7K openings · $80.6k
Aircraft Technician jobs in Riyadh
26.1K openings · $73.2k
Aircraft Technician jobs in Jeddah
23.4K openings · $68.2k
Aircraft Technician jobs in Muscat
18K openings · $65.1k
Aircraft Technician jobs in Manama
17.1K openings · $68.2k
Aircraft Technician jobs in Kuwait City
18.9K openings · $74.4k
Aircraft Technician salary insights
Aircraft Technician salary in Dubai
$80.6k
Aircraft Technician salary in Abu Dhabi
$79.4k
Aircraft Technician salary in Sharjah
$68.2k
Aircraft Technician salary in Doha
$80.6k
Aircraft Technician salary in Riyadh
$73.2k
Aircraft Technician salary in Jeddah
$68.2k
Aircraft Technician salary in Muscat
$65.1k
Aircraft Technician salary in Manama
$68.2k
Aircraft Technician salary in Kuwait City
$74.4k
Hiring by aviation industry
Commercial Airlines hiring Aircraft Technicians
Full-service and low-cost passenger airlines hiring pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and ground staff at scale
Cargo Airlines hiring Aircraft Technicians
Dedicated cargo airlines and integrators hiring across freighter operations, cargo handling, and logistics
Charter Airlines hiring Aircraft Technicians
Charter operators and ACMI providers hiring across on-demand and seasonal flight operations
Private Aviation Operators hiring Aircraft Technicians
Private jet operators, VVIP fleets, and fractional companies hiring across business jet operations
Business Aviation Companies hiring Aircraft Technicians
Corporate flight departments and business jet operators hiring across crew, dispatch, and management
Airports hiring Aircraft Technicians
International, regional, and cargo airports hiring across operations, terminal, and commercial functions
Airport Service Companies hiring Aircraft Technicians
Airport concessionaires and service providers hiring across passenger services, retail, and F&B
Ground Handling Companies hiring Aircraft Technicians
Independent ground handlers and airline subsidiaries hiring ramp, passenger, and cargo handling staff
MRO Providers hiring Aircraft Technicians
MRO providers — airframe, engine, component — hiring engineers, technicians, and avionics specialists
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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.