Mean wages of aircraft mechanics in private industry, by industry and FAA certification, 2000 SIC Industry FAA certified Non-FAA certified 372 Aircraft and parts manufacturing $20.99 $17.90 451 Air transportation, scheduled $21.19 $16.60 452 Air transportation, nonscheduled $20.21 $16.67 458 Airports, flying fields, and services $17.93 $14.00 508 Machinery, equipment (wholesale trade) $16.09 $12.26 736 & 874 Personnel supply services and management $18.72 $16.80 and public relations AVERAGE $20.16 $15.78