Aircraft Mechanic pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000750
- Class code
- 32000750
- Pay group
- NC12
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Aircraft Mechanic is $47,703 to $83,479 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000750.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
This is work in the inspection, maintenance, modification, and repair of airframes, power plants and related systems for fixed wing and/or rotary aircraft. Positions conduct periodic major and minor inspections on aircraft, detect and analyze technical problems, and make the necessary repairs to other related systems. Work consists of a full range of journey level duties from major reciprocating and turbine engine overhauls and airframe repairs to the more routine brake and tire changes. Positions may act as a lead worker to instruct, train and supervise other mechanics or helpers.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of the principles of operation and the maintenance and repair requirements of reciprocating and turbine aircraft engines and their related systems. Considerable knowledge of airframe construction, repair and rigging. Working knowledge of the tools, equipment and methods used in the inspection, maintenance and repair of aircraft. Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulation concerning aircraft inspection and repair. Ability to troubleshoot technical problems and to plan and complete repairs. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and bulletins, and to keep accurate records of work performed. Ability to use measuring instruments and ...
Minimum qualifications
Graduation from an FAA approved aviation maintenance technician school and one year of experience in aircraft inspection, maintenance and repair; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Special requirements
Possession of valid Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant license. May require current certification by the EPA as a type I, II, III or Universal technician as required by CFR part 82, subpart F. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Aircraft Mechanic in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $46,469 | $85,966 | $46,469 to $85,966 |
| Arizona | $22.87 | $42.10 | $47,564 to $87,570 |
| Florida | $34,760 | $64,833 | $34,760 to $64,833 |
| Idaho | $44,193 | $88,386 | $44,193 to $88,386 |
| Maine | $25.97 | $36.41 | $54,018 to $75,733 |
| Missouri | $34,992 | $80,496 | $34,992 to $80,496 |
| Nebraska | $25.52 | $37.61 | $53,073 to $78,237 |
| New York | $82,403 | $99,056 | $82,403 to $99,056 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,008 | $80,646 | $53,008 to $80,646 |
| Washington | $64,512 | $74,748 | $64,512 to $74,748 |
| Wisconsin | $24.14 | $64.93 | $50,211 to $135,054 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.