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How much do aircraft component repair jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for aircraft component repair in the United States is $24.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.56 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an aircraft component repair?

An Aircraft Component Repair job involves inspecting, repairing, and maintaining individual aircraft components to ensure they meet safety and operational standards. Technicians in this role work on parts such as hydraulic systems, landing gear, avionics, and structural components. They use specialized tools and follow strict regulations set by aviation authorities. The role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and adherence to maintenance manuals and safety procedures.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone in aircraft component repair?

Aircraft Component Repair professionals typically spend their days inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing various aircraft parts such as landing gear, hydraulic systems, or avionics components in a workshop or hangar environment. Tasks include disassembling components, conducting detailed inspections for wear or damage, performing necessary repairs or replacements, and testing for proper function before reassembly. You’ll work closely with engineers, quality assurance teams, and other technicians to ensure repairs meet strict safety and regulatory requirements. Attention to documentation and following detailed maintenance protocols are also essential parts of the job to maintain compliance and ensure airworthiness.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in aircraft component repair, and why are they important?

Success in Aircraft Component Repair requires a solid understanding of mechanical systems, attention to detail, and generally a background in aviation maintenance or a related technical field. Proficiency with specialized tools such as precision measuring instruments, repair manuals, and aviation maintenance management systems—and often certification like FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) or equivalent—is highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication are crucial soft skills in this position. These competencies are essential to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality repairs that meet strict industry standards and regulatory requirements.

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Infographic showing various Aircraft Component Repair job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,560 per year, or $24.3 per hour.

Aircraft Component Repair Tech II - Weekend Day

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

Gulfstream
Aviation • 10K+ employees

Other

Posted 7 days ago


Gulfstream Aerospace rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 185 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 72 rated aerospace companies


Job description

Aircraft Component Repair Tech II - Weekend Day

Position is for an Experienced Hydraulic technician in component repair and overhaul or equivalent experience. Experience disassembling, repairing, rebuilding, and testing of reservoirs and actuators on a test bench preferred. Work is primarily weekend shift after initial training, but applicant needs to be flexible to work a different shift as needed based on business needs.

Education and Experience Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required. Able to interpret blueprints, engrg docs and use precision measuring tools. Proficient operation of all tools/equip in the dept incl glass bead & carboblast machines. Must possess basic understanding of shop math. 2 years experience in one of the following or other related experience: Sheetmetal, hydraulic overhaul, electrical/electronic harness buildup, electrical systems troubleshooting, battery servicing, APU removal, installation, and servicing.

Position Purpose: Under moderate supervision, repair and overhaul internal and external aircraft assemblies, subassemblies and components in accordance with Gulfstream Repair Station requirements.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions: Apply basic and some advance skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment, as appropriate to area of specialization. Perform repairs of mechanical and electrical assemblies and subassemblies through removals, repair or replacement of defective parts and/or fabrication of replacement parts, and installations in accordance with blueprints, component maintenance manuals, vendor documents, verbal instructions, engineering dispositions, and other authorized maintenance data. All activities to be in accordance with Repair Station requirements ensuring all parts and assemblies meet conformance. Set up, maintain, and operate necessary test equipment in accordance with required documentation to perform functional and operational tests of mechanical and electrical aircraft components for return to service. Inspect all detail parts using blueprints, component and/or overhaul manuals and other required maintenance data to ensure conformity requirements are met. Remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary structure components, locate and install/reinstall parts. Demonstrate effective repair techniques using acceptable practices including troubleshooting, soldering and application of protective coatings. Maintain and utilize all required paperwork in accordance with FAA RS requirements. Maintain a clean and orderly work area. Comply with all company and legislative environmental health and safety regulations.

Additional Functions: Lays-out, removes, fabricates and/or installs major and minor repairs to flight controls and other secondary structure components (I.E: honeycomb core sandwich construction techniques, composite repair techniques, test bench operations, hydraulic press operations, servicing carts). Fabricate and repair sheetmetal and associated mechanical parts, components and/or equipment by rolling, shrinking, stretching, braking, riveting or other mechanical means. Remove & install APUs and perform all required APU maintenance for ALL Gulfstream aircraft models. Fabricate and repair wiring and electrical assemblies and harnesses utilizing acceptable repair and fabrication processes including splicing, soldering, and pinning of wires. Utilize training and tools to effectively troubleshoot complex electrical circuits and or systems during component repair process. Assist with training and instructing of Acft Component Repair I Techs. Resolves routine questions and problems, referring the more complex issues to higher levels. Perform other duties as assigned.


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Copyright © 2020 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. All Rights Reserved. A General Dynamics Company ( . Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft

Industry

Aviation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Savannah, GA, US

Year founded

1958