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AVTECH Global

Aircraft Tech

Savannah, GA · On-site

$25.66 - $37.86/hr

... per diem split (if qualified) * three (3) sets of uniforms (if applicable) * opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days * 401(k) with matching Experience/Education: * High School ...

AVTECH Global

Aircraft Tech

Savannah, GA · On-site

$25.66 - $37.86/hr

... per diem split (if qualified) * three (3) sets of uniforms (if applicable) * opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days * 401(k) with matching Experience/Education: * High School ...

AVTECH Global

Aircraft Tech

Dallas, TX · On-site

$25.66 - $37.86/hr

... per diem split (if qualified) * three (3) sets of uniforms (if applicable) * opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days * 401(k) with matching Experience/Education: * High School ...

AVTECH Global

Aircraft Painter

Savannah, GA

$25.66 - $32.19/hr

... per diem split (if qualified) * three (3) sets of uniforms (if applicable) * opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days * 401(k) with matching Experience/Education: * High School ...

AVTECH Global

Aircraft Painter

Dallas, TX · On-site

$25.66 - $32.19/hr

... per diem split (if qualified) * three (3) sets of uniforms (if applicable) * opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days * 401(k) with matching Experience/Education: * High School ...

AVTECH Global

Aircraft Painter

Savannah, GA · On-site

$25.66 - $32.19/hr

... per diem split (if qualified) * three (3) sets of uniforms (if applicable) * opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days * 401(k) with matching Experience/Education: * High School ...

Chipton Ross

SCA Aircraft Mechanic 3

Lake Charles, LA · On-site

$44.66/hr

Job #218957 Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple SCA Aircraft Mechanic 3's for a contract opportunity ... Per Diem only offered to those candidates living outside a 50-mile radius of the work location*

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How much do per diem aircraft jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for per diem aircraft in the United States is $35.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $49.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Per Diem Aircraft vs Aircraft Maintenance Technician?

AspectPer Diem AircraftAircraft Maintenance Technician
CredentialsTypically no specific certifications required, but may need FAA or company-specific trainingFAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification required
Work EnvironmentOn-demand, short-term assignments, often traveling between locationsStationary or mobile maintenance facilities, regular shifts
Employer & IndustryAirlines, charter companies, or private operators; focused on aircraft availabilityAircraft repair shops, airlines, maintenance facilities; focused on aircraft safety and repair

Per Diem Aircraft roles involve short-term, often travel-based work with minimal certifications, while Aircraft Maintenance Technicians require certified skills and work in more permanent maintenance settings. Both roles are essential in the aviation industry but differ in credentials, work environment, and job focus.

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Infographic showing various Per Diem Aircraft job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,696 per year, or $35.4 per hour.

Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic with Security Clearance

SkyBridge Aviation

Centennial, CO • On-site

$40 - $45/hr

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Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Skybridge Aviation is hiring a sheet metal mechanic with a secret clearance located in Centennial, CO. The Sheet Metal Mechanic will be responsible for sheet metal repair and modification on government aircraft and interpreting engineering diagrams as necessary. Description
• Sheetmetal repair and modification on government aircraft
• Disassemble, modify, repair, and reassemble complex aircraft metal items and systems, e.g., bulkheads, airframes spars, air scoops, wings, flaps, pylons, sponsons, fuselages, skins, ribs, gussets.
• All work accomplished with applicable technical documentation and engineering blueprints.
• Drill, locate, modify, and install prepared modification kits per customer requirements and within all applicable regulatory guidelines (military and FAA).
• Repair and replace as necessary all green-aircraft components and/or skins, stringers, doublers and other structural items that may be damaged before, during or after installation of modification to aircraft. Qualifications
• Active secret clearance
• At least 4 plus years’ experience as an aviation sheet metal mechanic
• Tools required and need to be shadowed and engraved before you start
• Repair and modification on government aircraft preferred
• Proof of US citizenship
• Valid US driver’s license
• Ability to submit to a standard DOT drug test, and 10-year criminal background check Pay for the position ranges from $40-$45 an hour (depending on years of experience).
Shifts will be 4x10s with a per diem split available if you qualify.

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