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10 of the Most Popular Types of Aviation Jobs in 2026

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There are numerous careers in aviation. You can be a mechanic, a flight attendant, a pilot, an aviation engineer, an air traffic controller, or airport worker, to name just a few possible jobs. The type of career you should pursue depends on what you want to do and the qualifications you have. For example, if you want to be a flight attendant, you might need prior experience in the service industry. If you want to be a commercial pilot, you need several levels of pilot licensure before you can operate a commercial airplane.

If you are interested in a job related to Aviation, here are some popular related job searches with the most open positions on ZipRecruiter.

Top Types Of Aviation Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Aviation positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Korea Aircraft

    Salary range: $55,500 - $102,000

    Korea Aircraft is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Korea Aircraft jobs pay between $55,500 (25th percentile) and $102,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Korea Aircraft job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Airframe Technician

    Salary range: $51,500 - $57,500

    Airframe Technician is a typical job search query Most salaries for Airframe Technician jobs pay between $51,500 (25th percentile) and $57,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Airframe Technician job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Aviation Firefighting Aircraft Mechanic

    Salary range: $57,500 - $75,500

    Aviation Firefighting Aircraft Mechanic is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Aviation Firefighting Aircraft Mechanic jobs pay between $57,500 (25th percentile) and $75,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Aviation Firefighting Aircraft Mechanic job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Aircraft Powerplant Technician

    Salary range: $38,500 - $64,000

    Aircraft Powerplant Technician is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Aircraft Powerplant Technician jobs pay between $38,500 (25th percentile) and $64,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Aircraft Powerplant Technician job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Cessna

    Salary range: $72,000 - $102,500

    Cessna is a common job search query. Most salaries for Cessna jobs pay between $72,000 (25th percentile) and $102,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cessna job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Seasonal Aircraft Mechanic

    Salary range: $57,500 - $75,500

    Seasonal Aircraft Mechanic is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Seasonal Aircraft Mechanic jobs pay between $57,500 (25th percentile) and $75,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Seasonal Aircraft Mechanic job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Corporate Jet Aircraft Mechanic

    Salary range: $75,000 - $127,500

    Corporate Jet Aircraft Mechanic is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Corporate Jet Aircraft Mechanic jobs pay between $75,000 (25th percentile) and $127,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Corporate Jet Aircraft Mechanic job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Light Sport Aircraft

    Salary range: $52,500 - $68,500

    Light Sport Aircraft is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Light Sport Aircraft jobs pay between $52,500 (25th percentile) and $68,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Light Sport Aircraft job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Aircraft Powerplant Engineer

    Salary range: $65,500 - $95,500

    Aircraft Powerplant Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Aircraft Powerplant Engineer jobs pay between $65,500 (25th percentile) and $95,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Aircraft Powerplant Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Aircraft Mechanic No License

    Salary range: $57,500 - $75,500

    Aircraft Mechanic No License is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Aircraft Mechanic No License jobs pay between $57,500 (25th percentile) and $75,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Aircraft Mechanic No License job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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