Aviation jobs in Nebraska

Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers in Nebraska earned a median of $131,650 a year in , 43% below the U.S. median, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Current aviation openings in Nebraska

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  1. Aviation EIT/Coordinator at HDR, view job on Careerjet

    HDR Omaha, NE

    , and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation ... foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees…

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  2. GSE Mechanic - OMA at Signature Aviation, view job on Careerjet

    Signature Aviation Omaha, NE

    , Signature Aviation is the largest global network of private aviation terminals, delivering safe, convenient, and elevated... to redefining private air travel. Our nearly 6,000-strong team of…

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Aviation pay in Nebraska at a glance

Median annual pay
$131,650
· Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers
43% below the U.S. median (U.S. $232,140, May 2025)
Typical pay range
$59,400–$233,970
· 10th to 90th percentile
Total employment
60
· Wage and salary jobs, airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers
Rank among states
34th of 37
· By median pay, airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers
  1. GSE Mechanic - OMA at Signature Aviation, view job on Careerjet

    Signature Aviation Omaha, NE

    , Signature Aviation is the largest global network of private aviation terminals, delivering safe, convenient, and elevated... to redefining private air travel. Our nearly 6,000-strong team of…

    via Careerjet
  1. Paint Specialist at Duncan Aviation, view job on Careerjet

    Duncan Aviation Lincoln, NE

    to manufacturer's specifications, Duncan Aviation approved procedures, and customer specifications in a safe and clean environment... and Duncan Aviation approved procedures. Removes old paint with…

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  2. GSE Mechanic II at PrimeFlight Aviation Services, view job on Careerjet

    PrimeFlight Aviation Services Omaha, NE

    Pay: US$32 per hour

    , competencies, education, and experience. PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.... All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions…

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Aviation pay and employment in Nebraska

Median annual pay
$131,650
· Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers
43% below the U.S. median (U.S. $232,140, May 2025)
Typical pay range
$59,400–$233,970
· 10th to 90th percentile
Total employment
60
· Wage and salary jobs, airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers
Rank among states
34th of 37
· By median pay, airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers
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Pay by aviation occupation in Nebraska

Median annual pay, typical range and total employment in Nebraska,
Occupation Median pay, Nebraska U.S. median Typical range Jobs
Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers $131,65043% below the U.S. median $232,140 $59,400–$233,970 60
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians $64,02020% below the U.S. median $79,870 $47,440–$98,020 410
Commercial pilots $104,78015% below the U.S. median $123,220 $53,710–$167,450 290
Air traffic controllers $111,71025% below the U.S. median $148,080 $83,030–$147,990 70

Typical range is the 10th to 90th percentile: 10% of workers earned less than the lower figure and 10% earned more than the upper one. Jobs counts wage and salary jobs, not people, and leaves out the self-employed.

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Aviation jobs in neighboring states

Median annual pay for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers, May 2025

About aviation jobs

Aviation jobs keep aircraft flying and passengers safe, from the cockpit to the hangar. The field includes pilots, aircraft mechanics, flight attendants and air traffic controllers. Many of these roles require training and certification under Federal Aviation Administration rules.

Questions about aviation jobs in Nebraska

How much do airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers make in Nebraska?

The median annual wage for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers in Nebraska was $131,650 in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is 43% below the U.S. median of $232,140 (May 2025).

How does Nebraska rank for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers pay?

Nebraska ranks 34th of 37 states with published figures for median annual pay of airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers (May 2025).

What do most airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers in Nebraska earn?

Most earn between $59,400 and $233,970 a year: 10% of workers earned less than the lower figure and 10% earned more than the upper one (May 2025).

Sources

  • Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, estimates. Median pay is the wage at which half of workers earn more and half earn less.
  • Jobs In Each State is not affiliated with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Figures are updated when the bureau publishes new data.
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