Aircraft Mechanic pay range
State of Washington · class code 603E
- Class code
- 603E
- Salary range
- 50G
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Washington
- The State of Washington published pay range for Aircraft Mechanic is $64,512 to $74,748 per year.
- Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) keys this classification as class code 603E.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Step progression
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) assigns this class to salary range 50G in the General Service Salary Schedule. The range pays 7 steps, and this class starts at step G rather than at the bottom of the range; a step is normally earned on a periodic increment date, not negotiated.
| Basis | G | H | I | J | K | L | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $64,512 | $66,072 | $67,704 | $69,348 | $71,136 | $72,900 | $74,748 |
| Monthly | $5,376 | $5,506 | $5,642 | $5,779 | $5,928 | $6,075 | $6,229 |
| Hourly | $30.90 | $31.64 | $32.43 | $33.21 | $34.07 | $34.91 | $35.80 |
Steps as published. The monthly and hourly rows are the state's own, not conversions of the annual row.
Class specification
The OFM classified job specification for this class is published by Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM). 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.
What the state says the job is
This is the journey level of the series. Repairs, rebuilds, maintains and inspects helicopter and fixed wing engines and equipment for maintenance conditions to meet agency or institution operations, transportation, reconnaissance and Federal and State Aviation Regulations. Some positions design, manufacture and install specialized parts and equipment for helicopters. Some positions perform maintenance and inspection work on flight simulators accessories, and avionic testing equipment.
Examples of the work
Inspects and determines needed repairs; repairs aircraft to state and federal maintenance standards; Assists other mechanics and pilots in aircraft maintenance activities; Operates specialized aircraft maintenance equipment; Initiates and updates aircraft maintenance records; Interpret and comply with instructions outlined in FAA airworthiness directives, manufacturer’s letters bulletins and state directives. Research parts manual for correct parts and prepare paperwork for ordering; Performs other work as required.
Minimum qualifications
Five years' experience as a journey level, federally licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic with two years performing unscheduled helicopter maintenance, troubleshooting, and systems installation. Must possess a current FAA Airframe and Power Plant License or FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician License.
Quoted from the OFM classified job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) publishes this figure in Classified Job Listing joined to the OFM salary schedules effective July 1, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The dollar figures come from the salary schedule the listing assigns this range to.
Nearby classes in Washington
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 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,008 | $80,646 | $53,008 to $80,646 |
| 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.