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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)

Average Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) with Avionics Skills Salary in South Africa

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R480,000
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 211k
MEDIAN
ZAR 480k
90%
ZAR 596k

The average salary for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) is R480,000 in 2025

Base Salary
R211k - R596k
Bonus
R25k - R44k
Total Pay
R207k - R612k
Based on 11 salary profiles (last updated Mar 24 2024)
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Common Health Benefits for a Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)

Medical
13%
Dental
13%
Vision
13%
None
88%

Gender Breakdown for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)s

Male
85.7%
Female
14.3%
This data is based on 7 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)s

What is the highest pay for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)s?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) is ZAR 596k / year

What is the lowest pay for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)s?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) is ZAR 211k / year

How can Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)s increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) that oversees more junior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)s, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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