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What are the average salary ranges for jobs in the Aerospace and Defense? There are 146 jobs in Aerospace and Defense category. Average salaries can vary and range from $47,074 to $247,954. 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 January 21, 2025.

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Alternate Job Titles: Lead Flight Instruction Coordinator | Lead Flight Training Coordinator

Researches and develops flight training programs, methods, and materials for classroom and simulator pilot training. Ensures that training conforms to FAA regulations, company standards, and policies. Conducts pilot training and information sessions and completes student evaluations. Evaluates needs for supplemental training delivery and coordinates with vendors to outsource training processes. Co... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Lead Flight Trainer | Lead Flight Instruction Coordinator

Researches and develops flight training programs, methods, and materials for classroom and simulator pilot training. Ensures that training conforms to FAA regulations, company standards, and policies. Conducts pilot training and information sessions and completes student evaluations. Evaluates needs for supplemental training delivery and coordinates with vendors to outsource training processes. Co... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Optical Engineer I

Designs and tests optical technologies, systems, and components. Conducts research and development on system specifications, designs, and testing methodologies to optimize, control, or manipulate light for imagery. Utilizes a variety of measuring instruments to test and assess the performance and quality of optical systems or components. Troubleshoots, modifies, and demonstrates design prototypes.... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Optical Engineer II

Designs and tests optical technologies, systems, and components. Conducts research and development on system specifications, designs, and testing methodologies to optimize, control, or manipulate light for imagery. Utilizes a variety of measuring instruments to test and assess the performance and quality of optical systems or components. Troubleshoots, modifies, and demonstrates design prototypes.... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Optical Engineer III

Designs and tests optical technologies, systems, and components. Conducts research and development on system specifications, designs, and testing methodologies to optimize, control, or manipulate light for imagery. Utilizes a variety of measuring instruments to test and assess the performance and quality of optical systems or components. Troubleshoots, modifies, and demonstrates design prototypes.... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Optical Engineer IV

Designs and tests optical technologies, systems, and components. Conducts research and development on system specifications, designs, and testing methodologies to optimize, control, or manipulate light for imagery. Utilizes a variety of measuring instruments to test and assess the performance and quality of optical systems or components. Troubleshoots, modifies, and demonstrates design prototypes.... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Optical Design Engineer I

Designs and tests optical technologies, systems, and components. Conducts research and development on system specifications, designs, and testing methodologies to optimize, control, or manipulate light for imagery. Utilizes a variety of measuring instruments to test and assess the performance and quality of optical systems or components. Troubleshoots, modifies, and demonstrates design prototypes.... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Optical Design Engineer II

Designs and tests optical technologies, systems, and components. Conducts research and development on system specifications, designs, and testing methodologies to optimize, control, or manipulate light for imagery. Utilizes a variety of measuring instruments to test and assess the performance and quality of optical systems or components. Troubleshoots, modifies, and demonstrates design prototypes.... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Optical Design Engineer III

Designs and tests optical technologies, systems, and components. Conducts research and development on system specifications, designs, and testing methodologies to optimize, control, or manipulate light for imagery. Utilizes a variety of measuring instruments to test and assess the performance and quality of optical systems or components. Troubleshoots, modifies, and demonstrates design prototypes.... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Optical Design Engineer IV

Designs and tests optical technologies, systems, and components. Conducts research and development on system specifications, designs, and testing methodologies to optimize, control, or manipulate light for imagery. Utilizes a variety of measuring instruments to test and assess the performance and quality of optical systems or components. Troubleshoots, modifies, and demonstrates design prototypes.... View job details

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About Aerospace and Defense Category

The Aerospace and Defense category has jobs that design, build, and test aircraft and aviation systems. People in some of these jobs may require a background in engineering and physical science, other jobs utilize skills and expertise developed by hands on experience in the aviation, space, and military systems industries. Jobs include Aerospace Engineers, Model Makers, Airframe Assembly and Mechanics, and Test Pilots.

About Aerospace & Defense Industry

The Aerospace & Defense sector includes companies that manufacture complete aircrafts or selected aircraft parts (i.e., engines, propulsion units) for both military and commercial use. This sector also includes companies that manufacture missiles and space vehicles, defense electronics, and other related aerospace/defense components and systems. Finally, this sector includes companies that provide aircraft repair, maintenance, and conversion services.

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