Browse Average Salary Ranges for Aerospace and Defense Jobs

What are the average salary ranges for jobs in the Aerospace and Defense? There are 37 jobs in Aerospace and Defense category. Average salaries can vary and range from $46,140 to $91,779. Salary ranges can differ significantly depending on the job, industry, location, required experience, specific skills, education, and other factors... Salaries listed below are U.S. national averages data from February 26, 2024.

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Alternate Job Titles: Airframe and Engine Mechanic II | Aircraft and Powerplant Mechanic II

Maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots aircraft components to ensure safe and reliable performance. Conducts routine servicing to optimize the lifetime of aircraft airframe and engine components according to internal procedures, guidelines, and technical handbooks. Utilizes a variety of tools and equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues and determine malfunctioning parts of aircraft... View job details


Alternate Job Titles: Aerospace Maintenance Engineer I | Aerospace Support Engineer I

Conducts service, repair, and overall maintenance tasks for aerospace products or parts to ensure the efficiency and reliability of aerospace systems. Routinely tests and inspects aerospace components and installs replacements, repairs, or modifications to facilitate optimal and safe functionality. Maintains accurate records of services and procedures performed on aerospace components and document... View job details


Alternate Job Titles: Airframe and Engine Mechanic I | A & P Mechanic I

Maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots aircraft components to ensure safe and reliable performance. Conducts routine servicing to optimize the lifetime of aircraft airframe and engine components according to internal procedures, guidelines, and technical handbooks. Utilizes a variety of tools and equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues and determine malfunctioning parts of aircraft... View job details


Alternate Job Titles: Structural Assembler | Aircraft Structures Mechanic

Assembles major aircraft structures and subassemblies such as bulkheads, fuselage panels, rudders, flaps, and stabilizers. Prepares parts for assembly by filing, burring, crimping, framing, drilling, and reaming. Receives detailed written and verbal instructions on all work. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or h... View job details


Alternate Job Titles: Aircraft Painter II | Intermediate Aircraft Painter

Applies pre-mixed and blended paint or coating to interior and exterior of assembled aircraft or parts. Prepares surfaces for painting and protects painted surfaces from erosion. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Typically requires 1-3 years of related exper... View job details


Alternate Job Titles: Aircraft Painter III | Senior Aircraft Painter

Applies pre-mixed and blended paint or coating to interior and exterior of assembled aircraft or parts. Prepares surfaces for painting and protects painted surfaces from erosion. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to t... View job details


Alternate Job Titles: Structural Assembler | Aircraft Assembly Mechanic

Assembles major aircraft structures and subassemblies such as bulkheads, fuselage panels, rudders, flaps, and stabilizers. Prepares parts for assembly by filing, burring, crimping, framing, drilling, and reaming. Receives detailed written and verbal instructions on all work. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or h... View job details


Alternate Job Titles: A & P Mechanic I | Aircraft and Powerplant Mechanic I

Maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots aircraft components to ensure safe and reliable performance. Conducts routine servicing to optimize the lifetime of aircraft airframe and engine components according to internal procedures, guidelines, and technical handbooks. Utilizes a variety of tools and equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues and determine malfunctioning parts of aircraft... View job details


Alternate Job Titles: Chemist I | Entry Chemist

Evaluates the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances. Utilizes established methods and procedures and laboratory equipment to perform analytical testing of substances. Prepares compounds, reagents and solutions. Develop and write technical reports of testing results. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Typically requires... View job details


Alternate Job Titles: Aircraft Electrician | Aviation Electrician

Performs preventative and non-routine maintenance and inspections of aircraft avionics and electrical systems. Uses manufacturer's reference documents, diagrams, and best practices to troubleshoot problems, identify the correct solutions and replace or repair components and parts. Conducts quality testing, verification procedures, and required documentation of all completed work. Ensures complianc... View job details


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