Aircraft Maintenance
Avionics Technician — Global Hiring Overview
Avionics Technicians install, maintain, and troubleshoot avionics systems on commercial, business, and military aircraft.
Median Salary
$71.3k
$51.3k – $99.8k
Demand Score
93/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
7.0K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+13%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Workforce analytics indicate that avionics technicians remain in critical demand within the global aviation market. Active postings are up by 13% over the rolling 12 months, mirroring global fleet growth, ageing fleets, and rising MRO capacity.
Salary Trend
A median annual package of $71.3k is projected for avionics technicians in the global aviation market for the current quarter. Starting pay is benchmarked at $51.3k, while senior practitioners or type-rated leaders earn upwards of $99.8k.
Career Path
Advancement options for avionics technicians include specialization, trainer ratings, or advancement into licensed engineer, certifying staff, base maintenance manager, and quality manager tracks with key operators across global hiring.
Key Responsibilities
- •Maintain and troubleshoot avionics systems
- •Install modifications and STCs
- •Work to wiring diagrams and AMM
Qualifications
- •Avionics / electrical certification
- •B2 Part 66 or equivalent
- •Soldering and rigging skills
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Avionics Technician jobs by city
Avionics Technician jobs in Dubai
13.7K openings · $93.6k
Avionics Technician jobs in Abu Dhabi
11.5K openings · $92.2k
Avionics Technician jobs in Sharjah
8.1K openings · $79.2k
Avionics Technician jobs in Doha
12.2K openings · $93.6k
Avionics Technician jobs in Riyadh
10.7K openings · $85.0k
Avionics Technician jobs in Jeddah
9.6K openings · $79.2k
Avionics Technician jobs in Muscat
7.4K openings · $75.6k
Avionics Technician jobs in Manama
7.0K openings · $79.2k
Avionics Technician jobs in Kuwait City
7.8K openings · $86.4k
Avionics Technician salary insights
Avionics Technician salary in Dubai
$93.6k
Avionics Technician salary in Abu Dhabi
$92.2k
Avionics Technician salary in Sharjah
$79.2k
Avionics Technician salary in Doha
$93.6k
Avionics Technician salary in Riyadh
$85.0k
Avionics Technician salary in Jeddah
$79.2k
Avionics Technician salary in Muscat
$75.6k
Avionics Technician salary in Manama
$79.2k
Avionics Technician salary in Kuwait City
$86.4k
Hiring by aviation industry
Commercial Airlines hiring Avionics Technicians
Full-service and low-cost passenger airlines hiring pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and ground staff at scale
Cargo Airlines hiring Avionics Technicians
Dedicated cargo airlines and integrators hiring across freighter operations, cargo handling, and logistics
Charter Airlines hiring Avionics Technicians
Charter operators and ACMI providers hiring across on-demand and seasonal flight operations
Private Aviation Operators hiring Avionics Technicians
Private jet operators, VVIP fleets, and fractional companies hiring across business jet operations
Business Aviation Companies hiring Avionics Technicians
Corporate flight departments and business jet operators hiring across crew, dispatch, and management
Airports hiring Avionics Technicians
International, regional, and cargo airports hiring across operations, terminal, and commercial functions
Airport Service Companies hiring Avionics Technicians
Airport concessionaires and service providers hiring across passenger services, retail, and F&B
Ground Handling Companies hiring Avionics Technicians
Independent ground handlers and airline subsidiaries hiring ramp, passenger, and cargo handling staff
MRO Providers hiring Avionics Technicians
MRO providers — airframe, engine, component — hiring engineers, technicians, and avionics specialists
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Avionics Technician in the global aviation market is around $72.0k, typically ranging from $51.8k to $101k based on experience, type ratings, and the type of aviation employer.