Highest-paying airline and aviation employers
Shield AI, Odys Aviation and Federal Aviation Administration post the highest median pay among airline and aviation employers that state pay on at least a few of their jobs. Every job on this page is in the United States, taken from the employer’s own career site or job system and checked to still be open.
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Highest-paying airline and aviation employers
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| # | Employer | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shield AIDC · Open 16 · With pay 16 | $244k |
| 2 | Odys AviationCA · Open 6 · With pay 4 | $173k |
| 3 | Federal Aviation AdministrationFL · Open 101 · With pay 101 | $140k |
| 4 | Army National Guard UnitsNC · Open 6 · With pay 6 | $118k |
| 5 | Aviation Institute of MaintenanceTX · Open 4 · With pay 4 | $115k |
| 6 | Air National Guard UnitsWY · Open 10 · With pay 10 | $110k |
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