Browse Average Salary Ranges for Aerospace and Defense Jobs

What are the average salary ranges for jobs in the Aerospace and Defense? There are 169 jobs in Aerospace and Defense category. Average salaries can vary and range from $45,874 to $240,157. 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 November 27, 2023.

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Aircraft Assembly Mechanic

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 manager or supervisor. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or h... View job details

Aircraft Structures Mechanic

Alternate Job Titles: Structural Assembler | Aircraft Assembly Mechanic

Entry Physicist

Alternate Job Titles: Physicist I

Researches subjects such as mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, pneumatics, magnetism, and radiation. Develops laws and theories of physics for their application to specific industries and fields. Describes and illustrates observations and conclusions in mathematical terms. Devises procedures for physical testing of materials. Conducts instrumental analyses to determine physical properties... View job details

Industrial Design/Model Maker

Alternate Job Titles: Model Maker | Junior Model Maker | Model Builder

Creates, designs, and constructs tools and parts in a variety of materials such as wood and plastic. Uses blueprints, drawings, and/or CAD designs to create models according to established specifications. May perform minor repair on model making machinery. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency i... View job details

Junior Model Maker

Alternate Job Titles: Model Maker | Industrial Design/Model Maker | Model Builder

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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 Construction Industry

The Construction sector encompasses companies that are involved in the construction of buildings and structures (e.g., new work, additions, alterations, and repairs), construction engineering projects (e.g., highway construction, bridge erection), and the preparation/subdivision of land. In addition to basic construction, this sector also includes related mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services, such as HVAC and similar types of services. Subsectors of Construction include Building Construction, Specialty Trade, and Heavy Civil Construction.

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