Browse Average Salary Ranges for Aerospace and Defense Jobs

What are the average salary ranges for jobs in the Aerospace and Defense? There are 152 jobs in Aerospace and Defense category. Average salaries can vary and range from $41,897 to $188,510. 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 December 26, 2019.

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Job Title	Experience	EDUCATION	Avg. Salary
Job TitleAircraft Painter I	Experience0 - 1	EducationHigh School	Avg. Salary$41,897	87.84%
Job Title, Experience, Education 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 schoo More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Aircraft Parts Painter I Entry Aircraft Painter
Job TitleAircraft Parts Painter I	Experience0 - 1	EducationHigh School	Avg. Salary$41,900	87.85%
Job Title, Experience, Education 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 schoo More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Aircraft Painter I Entry Aircraft Painter
Job TitleEntry Aircraft Painter	Experience0 - 1	EducationHigh School	Avg. Salary$41,900	87.85%
Job Title, Experience, Education 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 schoo More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Aircraft Painter I Aircraft Parts Painter I
Job TitleAircraft Mechanic / Service Technician Helper	Experience0 - 1	EducationHigh School	Avg. Salary$47,700	100.01%
Job Title, Experience, Education Assists aircraft maintenance personnel to keep aircrafts in safe working condition by servicing engines, engine components, and airframe components. Aids in modifying and replacing parts such as instr More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Aircraft Mechanic Assistant
Job TitleAircraft Mechanic Assistant	Experience0 - 1	EducationHigh School	Avg. Salary$47,696	100.00%
Job Title, Experience, Education Assists aircraft maintenance personnel to keep aircrafts in safe working condition by servicing engines, engine components, and airframe components. Aids in modifying and replacing parts such as instr More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Aircraft Mechanic / Service Technician Helper

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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.

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