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Flight Engineering Technicians
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Flight Engineering Technicians
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What do Flight Engineering Technicians do in the Military?
Where do Flight Engineering Technicians work?
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 much do they make?
Median Military Salary
This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
$76,527
Military Salary Range
This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
$22,971 - $331,665
How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you'll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Set based on rank and years of service.
- Paid every month.
Allowances are additional payments to help cover living expenses like housing and food.
- Tax-free payments.
- Varies by location and family status.
Special pay provides extra compensation for unique skills, hazardous duties, or challenging assignments.
- Based on specialized roles.
- Varies by position and duty.
What training do Flight Engineering Technicians gain in the Military?
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
Military Training for Enlisted Service members
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.
What skills help Flight Engineering Technicians succeed?
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Interest in working with mechanical systems and equipment
- Skill in using wiring diagrams and maintenance manuals
- Strong desire to fly
What are possible career paths after the Military?
- Aviation Inspectors
- Airfield Operations Specialists
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- Avionics Technicians
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
- Captains, Mates and Pilots of Water Vessels