Aircraft Mechanic pay range
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · class code 93230
- Class code
- 93230
- Pay scale group
- ST 06
- Pay unit
- Year
- Bargaining unit
- J1
- State
- Pennsylvania
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania published pay range for Aircraft Mechanic is $53,008 to $80,646 per year.
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration keys this classification as class code 93230.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The Commonwealth job specification for this class is published by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration. 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 05/01/1987.
What the state says the job is
This is specialized mechanic work in the maintenance and repair of aircraft. An employee in this class has responsibility for performance of highly skilled tasks in repairing and maintaining aircraft and related equipment. Employees work under the direct supervision of an Aircraft Inspector, but use judgment concerning methods of maintenance and repair after receiving oral or written instructions relating to work to be performed. All work must adhere to standards and policies set by state and federal aviation authorities. Employees work is checked by the Aircraft Inspector by inspection and testing the operation of the aircraft on the ground after completion of repairs and aircraft being returned to service.
Examples of the work
Repairs and overhauls aircraft engines, landing gear, and other operating parts of the aircraft. Repairs equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair of aircraft. Cleans and washes aircraft, services them with gasoline and oil, and adjusts and services aircraft radios. Keeps aircraft hangars and related facilities and equipment clean and properly maintained. Inspects aircraft periodically to see that all operating part are functioning correctly and that its operation conforms to state and federal operating standards; prepares required inspection and work reports. Tests aircraft operation by taxiing on ground prior to takeoffs. Keeps log book of engine operation.
Minimum qualifications
Two years of experience as an aircraft mechanic; including completion of an accredited course in aircraft mechanics; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a standard high school or vocational school; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Quoted from the Commonwealth job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration publishes this figure in Classification and Pay Plan (online, current annual salary ranges). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The Commonwealth also links this class code to its own job title and specification. That page is the official description of the classification; this page publishes its pay range.
The listed pay scale is available in the Commonwealth's current ST schedule.
Nearby classes in Pennsylvania
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 |
| North Carolina | $47,703 | $83,479 | $47,703 to $83,479 |
| 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.