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Aircraft Mechanic - Federal Salaries of 2018
Pay Rates for "Aircraft Mechanic"
How much does an Aircraft Mechanic in the federal government get paid? $60,748.03* *Based on the 2018 average.Aircraft Mechanic was the 410th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2018, with 59 employed. The most common payscale was the nonsupervisory pay schedules - federal w payscale.
In 2018, the U.S. Coast Guard hired the most employees titled Aircraft Mechanic, with an average salary of $53,526.
Government Aircraft 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 is used to grade all nonsupervisory jobs involved in the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, and modification of fixed and rotary wing aircraft systems, airframes, components and assemblies, where the work requires substantive knowledge of the airframe and aircraft mechanical, pneudraulic, and/or electrical systems and their interrelationships. Some work situations within this occupation may require varying levels of electronics knowledge.
Agencies that have hired an Aircraft Mechanic
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Coast Guard | 47 | $53,526.21 |
| Department of Energy | 6 | $96,990.83 |
| Office of the Secretary of the Interior | 5 | $79,794.00 |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 1 | $87,487.00 |
Aircraft Mechanic Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Aircraft Mechanic is $60,748.03. The highest paid Aircraft Mechanic made $114,835 in 2018.
Common Aircraft Mechanic Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Aircraft Mechanic Employees |
|---|---|
| WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules - Federal W | 48 |
| BB - Nonsupervisory - Negotiated Pay Employee | 5 |
| WL - Leader Pay Schedule - Federal Wage Syst | 5 |
| BS - Supervisory - Negotiated Pay Employees | 1 |
| Occupation Family: | AIRCRAFT OVERHAUL FAMILY |
Average Aircraft Mechanic Pay Trend from 2004 to 2018
In 2004, the average pay for an Aircraft Mechanic was $45,508. Since then, the average pay has increased to $60,748 in 2018.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 8852.