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Aircraft Engineer

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Aircraft Engineer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings45All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$109,65831 eligible salary records
Employer names12Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$99,192–$119,500Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
036912FY 2016: 5 filings16FY 2017: 2 filings17FY 2018: 2 filings18FY 2019: 4 filings19FY 2020: 1 filings20FY 2023: 10 filings23FY 2024: 3 filings24FY 2025: 11 filings25FY 2026: 7 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*7 filings$120,000 median · n=7

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$100k–$125kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 31 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Licensed Aircraft Engineer19
$119,000 median · n=10 eligible
Aircraft Engineer16
$100,000 median · n=11 eligible
Aircraft Engineer Supervisor3
$125,000 median · n=3 eligible
Aircraft Engineer “ Mechanical3
$80,000 median · n=3 eligible
Foreign Licensed Aircraft Engineer1
$109,658 median · n=1 eligible
Flight Test Aircraft Engineering Lead1
$225,000 median · n=1 eligible
Integrated Aircraft Engineer1
$160,000 median · n=1 eligible
Senior Aircraft Engineer1
$120,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Los Angeles, CA12
$119,000 median · n=9 eligible
Las Vegas, NV4
$100,000 median · n=4 eligible
Anchorage, AK3
$120,000 median · n=3 eligible
Jamaica, NY3
$125,000 median · n=2 eligible
Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA2
$109,658 median · n=2 eligible
Mobile, AL2
— median · n=0 eligible
Melbourne, FL2
$80,000 median · n=2 eligible
San Antonio, TX2
$55,500 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
73.3%Certified LCAs
Certified33 73.3%
Certified - Withdrawn10 22.2%
Denied2 4.4%

Denominator: all 45 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Sia Enginering (Usa) Inc18
$119,000 median · n=9 eligible
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited7
$120,000 median · n=7 eligible
Draken International, Inc.5
$100,000 median · n=5 eligible
Thales Avionics, Inc.3
$80,000 median · n=3 eligible
Joby Aero, Inc.2
$192,500 median · n=2 eligible
Maas Aviation Brookley, Inc.2
— median · n=0 eligible
Sia Engineering (Usa), Inc.2
$109,658 median · n=2 eligible
Vt San Antonio Aerospace Inc.2
$55,500 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$109,658Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$81,924
25th percentile$99,192
Median (50th)$109,658
75th percentile$119,500
90th percentile$125,000

n=31 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology

Salary filing history

45 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Thales Avionics, Inc.Aircraft Engineer – Mechanical

Filing details

$83,636 /yr

I-200-26169-029618
Reported wage: $83,636 / year
Annualized: $83,636
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-09-07
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Orlando, FL06/18/202609/08/2026
Cathay Pacific Airways LimitedAircraft Engineer Supervisor

Filing details

$125,000 /yr

I-200-26162-003689
Reported wage: $125,000–$135,000 / year
Annualized: $125,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-17
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Jamaica, NY06/10/202610/01/2026
Cathay Pacific Airways LimitedAircraft Engineer

Filing details

$100,000 /yr

I-200-26146-950064
Reported wage: $100,000–$120,000 / year
Annualized: $100,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-02
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Los Angeles, CA05/26/202610/01/2026
Cathay Pacific Airways LimitedAircraft Engineer Supervisor

Filing details

$120,000 /yr

I-200-26146-950127
Reported wage: $120,000–$150,000 / year
Annualized: $120,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-02
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Anchorage, AK05/26/202610/01/2026
Cathay Pacific Airways LimitedSenior Aircraft Engineer

Filing details

$120,000 /yr

I-200-26146-950153
Reported wage: $120,000–$132,000 / year
Annualized: $120,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-02
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Anchorage, AK05/26/202610/01/2026
Cathay Pacific Airways LimitedAircraft Engineer Supervisor

Filing details

$125,000 /yr

I-200-26146-950164
Reported wage: $125,000–$135,000 / year
Annualized: $125,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-02
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Jamaica, NY05/26/202610/01/2026
Joby Aero, Inc.Flight Test Aircraft Engineering Lead

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-25322-419536
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-25
Employment end: 2028-11-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Santa Cruz, CA11/18/202512/01/2025
Szabo Aerospace LLCAircraft Engineer

Filing details

$30 per hour

I-200-25225-239057
Reported wage: $30 / hour
Annualized: $62,400
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-08-20
Employment end: 2028-08-31
Worker positions: 2

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Saipan, MP08/13/202509/01/2025
Sia Enginering (USA) IncLicensed Aircraft Engineer

Filing details

$119,000 /yr

I-200-25142-010484
Reported wage: $119,000–$120,000 / year
Annualized: $119,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-30
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Los Angeles, CA05/22/202510/01/2025
Sia Enginering (USA) IncLicensed Aircraft Engineer

Filing details

$119,000 /yr

I-200-25142-010491
Reported wage: $119,000–$120,000 / year
Annualized: $119,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-30
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Los Angeles, CA05/22/202510/01/2025
Sia Enginering (USA) IncLicensed Aircraft Engineer

Filing details

$119,000 /yr

I-200-25142-010498
Reported wage: $119,000–$120,000 / year
Annualized: $119,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-30
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Los Angeles, CA05/22/202510/01/2025
Sia Enginering (USA) IncLicensed Aircraft Engineer

Filing details

$119,000 /yr

I-200-25142-010499
Reported wage: $119,000–$120,000 / year
Annualized: $119,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-30
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Los Angeles, CA05/22/202510/01/2025
Sia Enginering (USA) IncLicensed Aircraft Engineer

Filing details

$119,000 /yr

I-200-25142-010504
Reported wage: $119,000–$120,000 / year
Annualized: $119,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-30
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Los Angeles, CA05/22/202510/01/2025
Sia Enginering (USA) IncLicensed Aircraft Engineer

Filing details

$121,000 /yr

I-200-24101-871326
Reported wage: $121,000–$124,000 / year
Annualized: $121,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-22
Employment end: 2027-10-01
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Los Angeles, CA04/10/202410/01/2024
Thales Avionics, Inc.Aircraft Engineer “ Mechanical

Filing details

$80,000 /yr

I-200-25129-957678
Reported wage: $80,000 / year
Annualized: $80,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-16
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Melbourne, FL05/09/202510/01/2025
Cathay Pacific Airways LimitedAircraft Engineer

Filing details

$98,384 /yr

I-200-25127-948666
Reported wage: $98,384 / year
Annualized: $98,384
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-14
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Los Angeles, CA05/07/202510/01/2025
Cathay Pacific Airways LimitedAircraft Engineer

Filing details

$87,516 /yr

I-200-25127-948675
Reported wage: $87,516–$131,208 / year
Annualized: $87,516
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-14
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 2

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Anchorage, AK05/07/202510/01/2025
Thales Avionics, Inc.Aircraft Engineer “ Mechanical

Filing details

$80,000 /yr

I-200-25107-876181
Reported wage: $80,000 / year
Annualized: $80,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-24
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Melbourne, FL04/17/202510/01/2025
Sia Enginering (USA) IncLicensed Aircraft Engineer

Filing details

$110,000 /yr

I-200-24101-871316
Reported wage: $110,000–$120,000 / year
Annualized: $110,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-17
Employment end: 2027-10-01
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Jamacia, NY04/10/202410/01/2024
Sia Enginering (USA) IncLicensed Aircraft Engineer

Filing details

$154,000 /yr

I-200-24101-871320
Reported wage: $154,000–$164,000 / year
Annualized: $154,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-17
Employment end: 2027-10-01
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Seattle, WA04/10/202410/01/2024
Sia Enginering (USA) IncLicensed Aircraft Engineer

Filing details

$121,000 /yr

I-200-24101-871324
Reported wage: $121,000–$124,000 / year
Annualized: $121,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-17
Employment end: 2027-10-01
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Los Angeles, CA04/10/202410/01/2024
Sia Enginering (USA) IncLicensed Aircraft Engineer

Filing details

$109,000 /yr

I-200-23094-901482
Reported wage: $109,000–$110,000 / year
Annualized: $109,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-06-26
Employment end: 2026-07-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Newark, NJ04/04/202308/01/2023
Sia Enginering (USA) IncLicensed Aircraft Engineer

Filing details

$109,000 /yr

I-200-23101-923324
Reported wage: $109,000–$110,000 / year
Annualized: $109,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-06-26
Employment end: 2026-05-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

New Jersey, NJ04/11/202305/15/2023
Sia Enginering (USA) IncLicensed Aircraft Engineer

Filing details

$113,298 /yr

I-200-23101-923353
Reported wage: $113,298–$114,000 / year
Annualized: $113,298
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-06-26
Employment end: 2026-05-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Los Angeles, CA04/11/202305/15/2023
Sia Enginering (USA) IncLicensed Aircraft Engineer

Filing details

$113,298 /yr

I-200-23101-923383
Reported wage: $113,298–$114,000 / year
Annualized: $113,298
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-06-26
Employment end: 2026-05-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Los Angeles, CA04/11/202305/15/2023

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.