Aircraft Maintenance
Line Maintenance Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
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.
Salary Trend
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 Path
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.
Key Responsibilities
- •Certify transit, daily, and weekly checks
- •Resolve AOG and tech-log defects
- •Coordinate with operations control
Qualifications
- •Part 66 B1/B2 with type rating
- •Line station experience
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Line Maintenance Engineer jobs by city
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Dubai
11.5K openings · $127k
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Abu Dhabi
9.6K openings · $125k
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Sharjah
6.8K openings · $108k
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Doha
10.2K openings · $127k
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Riyadh
9.0K openings · $116k
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Jeddah
8.1K openings · $108k
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Muscat
6.2K openings · $103k
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Manama
5.9K openings · $108k
Line Maintenance Engineer jobs in Kuwait City
6.5K openings · $118k
Line Maintenance Engineer salary insights
Line Maintenance Engineer salary in Dubai
$127k
Line Maintenance Engineer salary in Abu Dhabi
$125k
Line Maintenance Engineer salary in Sharjah
$108k
Line Maintenance Engineer salary in Doha
$127k
Line Maintenance Engineer salary in Riyadh
$116k
Line Maintenance Engineer salary in Jeddah
$108k
Line Maintenance Engineer salary in Muscat
$103k
Line Maintenance Engineer salary in Manama
$108k
Line Maintenance Engineer salary in Kuwait City
$118k
Hiring by aviation industry
Commercial Airlines hiring Line Maintenance Engineers
Full-service and low-cost passenger airlines hiring pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and ground staff at scale
Cargo Airlines hiring Line Maintenance Engineers
Dedicated cargo airlines and integrators hiring across freighter operations, cargo handling, and logistics
Charter Airlines hiring Line Maintenance Engineers
Charter operators and ACMI providers hiring across on-demand and seasonal flight operations
Private Aviation Operators hiring Line Maintenance Engineers
Private jet operators, VVIP fleets, and fractional companies hiring across business jet operations
Business Aviation Companies hiring Line Maintenance Engineers
Corporate flight departments and business jet operators hiring across crew, dispatch, and management
Airports hiring Line Maintenance Engineers
International, regional, and cargo airports hiring across operations, terminal, and commercial functions
Airport Service Companies hiring Line Maintenance Engineers
Airport concessionaires and service providers hiring across passenger services, retail, and F&B
Ground Handling Companies hiring Line Maintenance Engineers
Independent ground handlers and airline subsidiaries hiring ramp, passenger, and cargo handling staff
MRO Providers hiring Line 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 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.