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Akima, LLC

MH-47 Flight Engineer LMR

Fort Campbell, KY · On-site

To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! Responsibilities * The flight engineer will be responsible for completing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections on MH-47G ...

Blue Origin LLC

$131 - $183/hr

Collaborate with GN&C and other subsystems and spacecraft systems engineers to support the ... CA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70CO applicants is $119,814.00 - $167,738.55WA applicants ...

Akima

KY · On-site

To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! Responsibilities * The flight engineer will be responsible for completing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections on MH-47G ...

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How much do professional c 130 flight engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for professional c 130 flight engineer in the United States is $45.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.69 and $58.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Professional C 130 Flight Engineer vs C 130 Loadmaster?

AspectProfessional C 130 Flight EngineerC 130 Loadmaster
CertificationsFAA or equivalent Flight Engineer license, aircraft-specific trainingFAA or equivalent Loadmaster certification, safety and cargo handling training
Work EnvironmentAircraft cockpit and engineering systemsAircraft cargo and passenger areas, safety procedures
Job ResponsibilitiesMonitoring aircraft systems, troubleshooting, assisting pilotsLoading/unloading cargo, passenger safety, weight distribution

The Professional C 130 Flight Engineer primarily focuses on aircraft systems and technical operations, ensuring safe flight performance. In contrast, the C 130 Loadmaster handles cargo and passenger safety, focusing on loading procedures and safety protocols. Both roles require specialized certifications and work within the same aircraft environment but serve different operational functions.

Do airlines still hire professional C 130 flight engineers?

Professional C-130 flight engineers are typically employed by military or government agencies rather than commercial airlines, which do not operate the C-130 aircraft. Civilian airline hiring focuses on pilots and maintenance personnel, so opportunities for flight engineers in commercial aviation are very limited. However, some former military flight engineers may transition to related roles in private or government aviation sectors.
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Infographic showing various Professional C 130 Flight Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,400 per year, or $45.4 per hour.

Mechanical Engineer with Security Clearance

Apogee Engineering

Crestview, FL • On-site

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Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer supporting a Special Mission C-130 undergoing simultaneous Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) and aircraft modification. This is an on-aircraft, production-floor engineering role embedded on the depot PDM/Mod line. The engineer will provide real-time technical direction to maintenance/mod teams, develop and disposition structural and corrosion repairs, and troubleshoot mechanical and pneudraulic systems while ensuring strict compliance with Air Force Technical Orders (TOs) and heavy aircraft maintenance/modification practices. This position requires significant depot-level aircraft MRO experience (PDM/heavy maintenance/modification environment) and is not a desk-only engineering role. Responsibilities * Provide on-aircraft engineering support for C-130 heavy maintenance and modification activities occurring concurrently on a depot line.
* Develop, evaluate, and disposition structural repairs (including damage assessment, repair approach selection, and coordination of repair execution).
* Evaluate and disposition corrosion on aircraft structure/components; support corrosion prevention and control actions and documentation.
* Troubleshoot and resolve issues with aircraft mechanical and pneudraulic systems, such as:
* Flight controls (primary/secondary)
* Landing gear and associated pneudraulic components
* Environmental control systems and related mechanical interfaces
* Interpret and apply Air Force Technical Orders, engineering data, drawings, and depot maintenance/mod instructions to ensure airworthiness and compliance.
* Support deficiency investigations and documentation (e.g., engineering assist requests, quality escapes, discrepancy reports) and provide timely depot-floor resolutions.
* Participate in and support program events and technical reviews (TIMs, PDR/CDR, CCBs, AW activities, FATs as applicable).
* Coordinate with IPT members (structures, systems, avionics/integration, logistics, QA) to ensure work is safe, technically correct, and schedule-aligned.
* Support sustainment and integrity programs as applicable (OSS&E, ASIP/MECSIP/AVIP, corrosion programs). Qualifications Minimum Experience: Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must possess an Active Secret clearance
Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. Years of Experience: * 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, 5 years of which must be in the DoD or other USG ISR/SOF organizations
* Significant depot-level aircraft maintenance/MRO experience supporting heavy aircraft in one or more of the following environments:
* Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM)
* Depot modification/upgrade lines
* Heavy maintenance/structural repair/mod centers
* Demonstrated experience applying Air Force Technical Orders (TOs) in a depot or heavy maintenance/mod context. Preferred Qualifications: Additional Experience: * C-130 (any variant) depot/PDM/modification experience; Special Mission aircraft experience a plus.
* Experience with airworthiness/certification activities and configuration governance (CCB, AW).
* Familiarity with integrity programs (OSS&E, ASIP/MECSIP/AVIP) and corrosion programs.
* Experience supporting depot documentation workflows (e.g., engineering dispositions, MRB-like processes, DRs).
* Experience with aircraft drawings, 3D/CAD viewing tools, and basic analysis tools relevant to structures/systems. Additional Information Location: Crestwood, FL On-site Travel: 0%-10%

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