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Aircraft Engine Mechanic - Federal Salaries of 2022
Pay Rates for "Aircraft Engine Mechanic"
How much does an Aircraft Engine Mechanic in the federal government get paid? $80,913.00* *Based on the 2022 average.Aircraft Engine Mechanic was the 497th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2022, with 11 employed. The most common payscale was the nonsupervisory pay schedules - federal wage system payscale.
In 2022, the U.S. Coast Guard hired the most employees titled Aircraft Engine Mechanic, with an average salary of $80,913.
Government Aircraft Engine Mechanic jobs are classified under the Federal Wage Schedule, Wage Grade (FWS) payscale. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
This standard provides grading criteria for all nonsupervisory work performing maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, modification, and testing of conventional, modified, and experimental aircraft engines, their components, assemblies, and subassemblies. This standard also covers work involving engine accessories such as starters, generators, anti-icers, and fuel control devices when such assignments are incidental to work on the completed engine. Some work situations within this occupation may require varying levels of electronics knowledge.
Agencies that have hired an Aircraft Engine Mechanic
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Coast Guard | 11 | $80,913.00 |
Aircraft Engine Mechanic Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Aircraft Engine Mechanic is $80,913.00. The highest paid Aircraft Engine Mechanic made $102,367 in 2022.
Common Aircraft Engine Mechanic Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Aircraft Engine Mechanic Employees |
|---|---|
| WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 7 |
| WL - Leader Pay Schedule - Federal Wage System | 3 |
| WS - Supervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 1 |
| Occupation Family: | ENGINE OVERHAUL FAMILY |
Average Aircraft Engine Mechanic Pay Trend from 2004 to 2022
In 2004, the average pay for an Aircraft Engine Mechanic was $44,418. Since then, the average pay has increased to $80,913 in 2022.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 8602.