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How much do aircraft maintenance representative jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for aircraft maintenance representative in the United States is $18.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an aircraft maintenance representative?

Aircraft Maintenance Representatives are professionals responsible for overseeing and coordinating the maintenance, repair, and inspection of aircraft to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. They act as liaisons between airline operators, maintenance crews, and regulatory authorities, ensuring that all maintenance work is performed according to established standards and schedules. Their duties often include reviewing maintenance records, troubleshooting technical issues, and providing technical support and recommendations. This role is crucial for maintaining the airworthiness and reliability of aircraft fleets.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an aircraft maintenance representative?

To thrive as an Aircraft Maintenance Representative, you need in-depth knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance procedures, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification or equivalent. Familiarity with maintenance management software, diagnostic tools, and technical documentation is essential for daily operations. Strong problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills set top performers apart when coordinating with clients and maintenance teams. These skills ensure aircraft safety, regulatory adherence, and efficient resolution of technical issues.

What are the most common challenges faced by aircraft maintenance representatives, and how can they be effectively managed?

Aircraft Maintenance Representatives often face challenges such as tight turnaround times, coordinating with multiple teams, and ensuring adherence to stringent safety and regulatory standards. Effective communication with engineers, mechanics, and flight crews is crucial to quickly address technical issues and minimize aircraft downtime. Staying current with evolving maintenance procedures and regulatory changes also requires ongoing training and adaptability. Building strong relationships with team members and maintaining organized documentation can help manage these challenges and ensure efficient operations.

What is the difference between Aircraft Maintenance Representative vs Aircraft Maintenance Technician?

AspectAircraft Maintenance RepresentativeAircraft Maintenance Technician
CertificationsFAA certifications, such as Airframe and Powerplant (A&P)FAA A&P certification typically required
Work EnvironmentPrimarily office-based, coordinating maintenance activities and liaising with clientsHands-on maintenance, inspections, repairs on aircraft
Employer & Industry UsageAirlines, maintenance providers, aerospace companiesAircraft repair stations, airlines, military
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Aircraft Maintenance Representative mainly focuses on coordinating maintenance activities, client communication, and administrative tasks, often working in an office setting. In contrast, the Aircraft Maintenance Technician performs hands-on repairs, inspections, and maintenance directly on aircraft. Both roles require FAA certifications and are integral to aircraft safety and compliance, but they differ in daily responsibilities and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Aircraft Maintenance Representative job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,954 per year, or $18.7 per hour.

Aircraft Maintenance Representative

New Iberia, LA • On-site

STS Technical Services
IT Services • 201 - 500 employees

$67K - $81K/yr

Contractor

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

STS Technical Services is hiring Aircraft Maintenance Representatives in New Iberia, Louisiana.
Position Summary:
To manage, direct and control FedEx heavy maintenance, modification and conversion programs at maintenance provider facilities to ensure that all activities are performed in accordance with the FedEx maintenance, modification and conversion specifications, schedule, configuration requirements and quality standards. Ensures all programs and work performed are in full compliance with the contractual requirements and the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Represents the Company as the project leader for all activities from an aircraft heavy maintenance, modification and conversion viewpoint at assigned maintenance provider facilities.
  • Coordinates company instructions and manages and controls the execution of maintenance, modification and conversion programs and makes final decisions regarding the induction and redelivery of aircraft from heavy maintenance, modifications and/or conversion visits at maintenance provider facilities.
  • Makes timely decisions regarding the repair or replacement of parts or components and the correction of all discrepancies noted during the scheduled maintenance, modification or conversion visits and assures airworthiness of aircraft redelivered to FedEx after work is accomplished at contract maintenance providers and signs airworthiness release as required.
  • Monitors contract maintenance providers for all hours expended, material issued and ground equipment required during the maintenance, modification or conversion visit and reviews all invoices for accuracy and negotiates and approves proposed hours to ensure FedEx is invoiced for fair and reasonable hours for the work performed and to ensure that the visits are performed within the specified budget.
  • Reviews FedEx heavy maintenance, modification and conversion maintenance packages as assigned to the maintenance provider, anticipates problems and recommends and coordinates possible solutions with the maintenance provider, other departments within FedEx and heavy maintenance and conversions management.
  • Ensures the successful flow of pertinent information between the appropriate departments within FedEx, the contract maintenance providers, flight crews and others associated with the heavy maintenance, modification and conversion of FedEx aircraft to ensure a complete understanding of the maintenance, modification and conversion specifications, requirements, policies and procedures and contractual arrangements.
  • Assures all heavy maintenance, modification and conversions performed by contract maintenance providers on FedEx aircraft are completed in a timely manner to minimize aircraft out of service time and that the appropriate FedEx departments are provided an accurate and timely status report of the aircraft in work.
  • Provides on-site review and surveillance of airworthiness directives and ensures all documentation is accounted for and recorded in the aircraft history as required per the FedEx GMM and the maintenance provider contract.
  • Maintains open communications and a good working relationship with the assigned maintenance providers to ensure all issues related to production, quality, safety, legal fitness, and cost control are identified, communicated, and addressed in a timely and effective manner.
  • At aircraft delivery to the maintenance provider facility, coordinates the debrief of the aircraft to the maintenance provider by the FedEx flight crew and coordinates with FedEx test flight personnel after completion of the assigned heavy maintenance, modification or conversion work and provides all pertinent documentation re: the work performed prior to ground and flight tests and ensures that all discrepancies discovered during the FedEx ground and flight acceptance tests are corrected.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent work experience plus five (5) years' relevant experience in Aircraft Heavy Maintenance project and process planning and management
  • Knowledge of cross functional departmental processes preferred
  • Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to effectively lead multiple projects
  • Strong organizational, time management, interpersonal skills with ability to effectively multi-task
  • Comprehensive computer skills using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Business Objects
  • Comprehensive presentation, verbal and written communication skills
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
  • Valid A&P License Required
  • 757 aircraft experience required

About STS Technical Services:
STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that's partnered with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial industries.
Our professional recruitment teams put talented individuals to work at client locations all over the world, and we have hundreds of exciting career opportunities for you to explore!
If you want to speak to a Recruiting Professional directly, call 1-800-359-4787.
STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.