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How much do c 130 engine mechanic jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for c 130 engine mechanic in the United States is $21.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a C 130 engine mechanic?

A C-130 Engine Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, repairing, maintaining, and overhauling the engines of the C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft. Their duties include diagnosing engine malfunctions, replacing defective parts, and ensuring compliance with safety and technical regulations. They work closely with other aircraft maintenance personnel to ensure the aircraft's engines operate efficiently and reliably. This role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to follow strict maintenance protocols.

What does a typical workday look like for a C 130 engine mechanic?

A typical day for a C 130 Engine Mechanic involves performing scheduled inspections, troubleshooting engine issues, conducting repairs or part replacements, and ensuring all work complies with strict safety and maintenance guidelines. You'll frequently collaborate with other mechanics, avionics technicians, and supervisors to coordinate tasks and resolve complex problems. Documentation of all maintenance actions in logbooks or digital systems is a critical part of the job. The work environment is often active, and you may spend time both in hangars and on the flight line, sometimes during irregular hours, especially when supporting urgent missions. This dynamic environment offers valuable hands-on experience and opportunities for advancement to supervisory or specialist roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a C 130 engine mechanic, and why are they important?

To excel as a C 130 Engine Mechanic, you need in-depth knowledge of turboprop engines, strong mechanical aptitude, and typically completion of relevant training such as an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification or military technical school. Familiarity with technical manuals, diagnostic tools, and maintenance management systems like the Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) is essential. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team under time constraints are crucial soft skills. These abilities ensure that aircraft engines are safely and efficiently maintained, supporting mission readiness and minimizing downtime.

How much money does a C 130 Engine Mechanic make?

A C 130 Engine Mechanic typically earns between $50,000 and $80,000 annually, depending on experience, certifications, and location. Military and civilian roles may have different pay scales, with military mechanics often receiving additional benefits and allowances.
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Infographic showing various C 130 Engine Mechanic job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,021 per year, or $21.6 per hour.

Aviation Manufacturing Instructor -Flight Line - FOFA - C-130 - Onsite

GP Strategies Government Solutions Inc

Marietta, GA โ€ข On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Description:

Come make an impact in the Public Sector! Join our team to do meaningful work and support high-impact government missions.


GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. Government Training Solutions | GP Strategies, a wholly owned subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation, focuses on helping every public sector team unlock its full potential through people performance solutions.


Our work directly supports mission critical government agencies, including:

• Air Force

• Army

• Department of Defense (DoD)

• Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)

• Department of Homeland Security

• NASA

• National Highway Institute (NHI) | Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

• State & Local Governments


Our Mission is meaningful and powerful: to deliver innovative people performance through off the shelf and custom learning, mission specialists, and technology solutions, building deep partnerships with customers to help them achieve measurable mission and company performance improvements.


GP Strategies Corporation, the corporate parent of GP Strategies Government Solutions, is a global leader in talent transformation, dedicated to empowering organizations to unlock their full potential. We help businesses enhance workforce performance and achieve strategic goals through innovative, technology-enabled learning solutions. For over 50 years, with a proven track record of supporting over 6,000 global organizations worldwide, we combine human expertise with AI-driven insights to deliver customized strategies that upskill talent, drive technology adoption, and optimize critical processes.


GP Government Solutions has an immediate need for a Flightline Instructor – C 130 (FOFA) to support a large aerospace client in Marietta, GA. This is a full-time benefitted position.


Job Summary:

• Plans, designs, and delivers aircraft maintenance training for C 130 Flightline personnel, supporting factory production employees and field support teams.

• Conducts training and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities; continuously improves programs based on data analysis and operating requirements.

• Executes and maintains company wide training programs and a comprehensive training and qualification record system.

• Responsible for instilling and maintaining process discipline through classroom instruction, shop/lab sessions, hands on Flightline exercises, and simulator training (as required).

• Prepares classrooms, sets up training materials and equipment, and maintains all courseware, training aids, and audiovisual tools.

• Collaborates with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure accurate, current training content; updates lesson plans to reflect technical changes and emerging requirements.

• Interfaces with supervisors to determine training and certification requirements; recommends de certification when performance is substandard or tasks cannot be completed within established parameters.

• Identifies training gaps by analyzing present and future operating needs; develops new training materials and supports production operations by determining training needs and delivering effective instruction.


Qualifications:

• Aircraft maintenance experience on the C 130.

Instructional/classroom training experience delivering C 130 maintenance training.

• Proven ability to design and deliver both classroom and practical training programs covering technical aspects of the C 130 aircraft.

• Strong knowledge of Flightline processes, including:

o AFTO 781 Forms

o C 130 Engine Run certified

o Towing, jacking, fueling

o Egress

o Power on procedures

o Flightline safety

o General ground support equipment

o Flight controls

o General aircraft servicing

o Hydro Mule

o Pre flight / Post flight

o Safety wire

o Non powered AGE

o Refuel/Defuel

o Landing gear FAM

o Foreign object damage prevention


Desired Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft systems related to military fighter or airlift aircraft (U 2, F 16, F 22, F 35, C 130J/H).

• Experience in aircraft manufacturing training, including Instructional System Design (ISD) concepts; understanding of installation, operational checkout, troubleshooting, and maintenance of aircraft systems (fuel, hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, electrical, propulsion).

• Ability to establish and deliver training systems and conduct classroom and practical instruction on installation/removal of components, testing, analysis, rework, adjustment, modification, and troubleshooting of aircraft systems at all levels of manufacturing and final assembly.

• Military engine run certification (a plus).

• Familiarity with DCMAI 8210.1C for certification course development.

• Strong instructor skills, including classroom lecture and lab presentations.

• Strong verbal, written, and computer skills.


Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (a plus).

• Experience as an aircraft manufacturing instructor with strong lecturing and hands on coaching skills.

• Prior personnel management or leadership experience in an aircraft production environment.

• Background in instructional system design (ISD) for aviation training.

• Military aviation maintenance or C 130 production experience.

• Experience as a C 130 Crew Chief.

• Ability to write, edit, and produce technical instruction materials.

• Flightline Driver experience (a plus).

• F 22 experience (a plus).

Requirements:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

General physical requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on location of assignment.

Assignment Location – Marietta, GA

  • Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  
  • Fingering (typing), communicating, repetitive motions. 
  • Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.  
  • Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.

At GP Strategies Government Solutions culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.


GP Strategies Government Solutions is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.