Decent Pay, Benefits Need Improvement
Working as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician at Skyways Technics has its ups and downs. The daily work in aviation MRO is steady, and the hourly pay is decent, but the benefits package really needs an overhaul to compete with other specialized aviation firms. It's a stable onsite job, but don't expect lavish extras.
As an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, the hourly pay is pretty competitive for the aviation MRO industry. There's also usually plenty of overtime if you want to pick up extra hours, which boosts your income. Health insurance options are okay, nothing amazing but workable for an onsite role.
The 401k match is pretty weak compared to larger aerospace companies, which is a big letdown. Vacation accrual for new hires is super slow, making it tough to take real time off. There aren't many performance bonuses or extra perks for maintenance roles.
To retain skilled Aircraft Maintenance Technicians, consider significantly improving the 401k match and increasing vacation accrual rates. Better benefits would make Skyways Technics much more attractive in the specialized aviation market.