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Military Flight Engineering Technicians
Median Salary
68,342
Workforce Count
61,033
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Flight engineering technicians perform aircraft inspections, including air crew visual inspection, preflight, through-flight, and post-flight inspections. They perform aircraft-related administrative tasks, aircraft maintenance, flight/ground training, internal/external cargo movement, and passenger transport. They also serve as crew members aboard military aircraft.
What is the work environment like?
Flight engineering technicians live and work on air bases or aboard ships in all areas of the world. They fly in hot and cold climates and in all types of weather.
How many people have this role in the Military?
61,033
Compensation
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Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$114,018
2 Years
$83,088
6 Years
$114,018
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Flight engineering technicians develop skills through classroom instruction and on-the-job experience in aircraft inspection and flight operations. Training content may include:
- Operation of aircraft systems
- Pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspection of aircraft engines, structures, and systems
- Preparation of records and logs
- In-flight refueling
- Basic weight and balance
- Emergency procedures including evacuation
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
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What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Mechanical
- Computers and Electronics
- English Language
- Engineering and Technology
- Design
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Realistic
You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
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