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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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Alternate Job Titles: Airframe and Engine Mechanic III | Aircraft and Power Plant Mechanic III

Maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots aircraft airframe and engine to ensure aircraft conformance with FAA regulations. Troubleshoots and determines malfunctioning parts. Recommends part changes or adjustments to aircraft specifications to improve engine performance. Documents and maintains paperwork for maintenance according to regulations. May require completion of an apprenticeship or a FAA-app... View job details

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

Maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots aircraft airframe and engine to ensure aircraft conformance with FAA regulations. Troubleshoots and determines malfunctioning parts. Recommends part changes or adjustments to aircraft specifications to improve engine performance. Documents and maintains paperwork for maintenance according to regulations. May require completion of an apprenticeship or a FAA-app... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: A & P Senior Mechanic III | Aircraft and Power Plant Mechanic III

Maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots aircraft airframe and engine to ensure aircraft conformance with FAA regulations. Troubleshoots and determines malfunctioning parts. Recommends part changes or adjustments to aircraft specifications to improve engine performance. Documents and maintains paperwork for maintenance according to regulations. May require completion of an apprenticeship or a FAA-app... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Chemist II | Intermediate 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: Flight Attendant

Attends to airplane passengers to ensure their safety while on the aircraft. Serves beverages and food and keeps the cabin clean for passengers' comfort. Maintains supplies on the plane. May require an associate degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies r... 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 Software & Networking Industry

The Information Technology sector encompasses companies that provide a variety of technology products and services to individual and business customers. Companies in this sector engage in the design, production and creation of computer hardware, software, consumer electronics, semiconductors, and telecommunications equipment. In addition, this sector includes companies that provide information technology outsourcing and consulting services.

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