Careers · Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · New Mexico
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in New Mexico
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians diagnose, repair, and overhaul aircraft engines and systems like hydraulics and pneumatics. They work in aircraft maintenance facilities, hangars, repair shops, and at airports, following strict safety and regulatory standards In New Mexico the median pay is $84,440 a year, 6% above the national median of $79,870.
$84,440median pay in New Mexico, per year
$73,390–$96,740middle half earn
860employed in New Mexico
$79,870U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Mexico
392open roles like this on employer career sites, 7 in New Mexico or remote
39employers hiring
203posted in the last 7 days
NE · TX · CAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Equipment MaintenanceRepairingTroubleshootingOperations MonitoringReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingOperation and Control
Knowledge areas
MechanicalPublic Safety and SecurityEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageTransportationEducation and Training
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians.
Licenses and training in New Mexico
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in other states
New Jersey · $105,370New York · $102,800Maryland · $100,500Washington · $98,980Connecticut · $96,830Nevada · $94,890Massachusetts · $93,040Alaska · $91,150Hawaii · $90,830California · $86,100
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against aircraft mechanics and service technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against aircraft mechanics and service technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 49-3011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Mexico, annual.