U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Homeland Security / Aircraft Engine Mechanic

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Aircraft Engine Mechanic

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

12 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $90,391, below the department median of $113,140.

Employees: 12
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $90,391
Agency median: $113,140
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$88,702$106,015+

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How total compensation varies among the 12 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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Other job titles in Department of Homeland Security

Accounting 456
Accounting Technician 316
Administrative Officer 152
Aircraft Mechanic 141
Auditing 354
Budget Analysis 540
Civil Engineering 235
Civil Rights Analysis 121
Construction Analyst 104
Contracting 1,480
DHS Cybersecurity Specialist (For DHS Use Only) 227
Economist 119
Education and Vocational Training 106
Electrician 122
Emergency Management Specialist 12,989
Engineering Technical 108
Environmental Protection Specialist 1,071
Equal Employment Opportunity 182
Equipment Facilities, and Services 162
Equipment Services 129
Financial Administration and Program 1,075
Fire Protection and Prevention 113
General Attorney 1,405
General Business and Industry 364
General Engineering 464
General Legal and Kindred Administration 511
General Supply 102
Government Information Specialist 411
Grants Management 497
Human Resources Assistance 245
Human Resources Management 2,143
Information Technology Management 5,251
Instructional Systems 194
Inventory Management 217
Language Specialist 105
Legal Instruments Examining 142
Logistics Management 711
Maintenance Mechanic 290
Management and Program Analysis 8,957
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 497
Marine Machinery Mechanic 116
Materials Handler 170
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 9,520
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 621
Operations Research 200
Painting 116
Paralegal Specialist 131
Program Management 1,343
Public Affairs 533
Safety and Occupational Health Management 216
Secretary 137
Security Administration 1,639
Security Clerical and Assistance 1,160
Social Science 159
Supply Clerical and Technician 106
Supply Program Management 1,007
Telecommunications 431
Training Instruction 886
Transportation Operations 209
Transportation Specialist 197

Record list

Employees with this title

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Ernesto Ortegon

Aircraft Engine Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$107,425

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $105,581
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,844
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,425
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,581
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $105,581
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 8602

Ernesto Ortegon holds the role of Aircraft Engine Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,425. Their pay grade is 10.

James Prince

Aircraft Engine Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$101,016

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $100,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $944
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,016
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $100,072
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,072
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 8602

At Department of Homeland Security, James Prince serves as a Aircraft Engine Mechanic based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,016. They are classified at grade 10.

Robert Knox

Aircraft Engine Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$98,410

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $98,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,410
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,110
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,110
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 8602

At Department of Homeland Security, Robert Knox serves as a Aircraft Engine Mechanic based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,410. They are classified at grade 10.

Timothy Caplinger

Aircraft Engine Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$98,110

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $98,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,110
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,110
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,110
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 8602

Timothy Caplinger holds the role of Aircraft Engine Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,110. Their pay grade is 10.

Steven Cox

Aircraft Engine Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$91,979

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $91,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $944
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,979
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,035
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,035
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 8602

Steven Cox is a Aircraft Engine Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $91,979. They are classified at grade 10.

Allen Abbott

Aircraft Engine Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$90,494

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $89,344
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,494
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,344
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,344
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 8602

Allen Abbott works as a Aircraft Engine Mechanic for Department of Homeland Security based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Allen earned $90,494 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Joe Miller

Aircraft Engine Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$90,288

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $89,344
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $944
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,288
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,344
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,344
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 8602

Joe Miller is a Aircraft Engine Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $90,288. They are classified at grade 10.

Melvin Sisk

Aircraft Engine Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$89,540

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $89,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,540
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,240
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,240
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 8602

Melvin Sisk is a Aircraft Engine Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. 2025 total compensation came to $89,540. They are classified at grade 10.

Paul Daughenbaugh

Aircraft Engine Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$89,240

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $89,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,240
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,240
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,240
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 8602

Paul Daughenbaugh holds the role of Aircraft Engine Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,240. Their pay grade is 10.

Marvin Henricks

Aircraft Engine Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$88,702

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $87,758
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $944
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,702
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,758
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $87,758
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 8602

Marvin Henricks holds the role of Aircraft Engine Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,702. Their pay grade is 10.

Paul Kuffel

Aircraft Engine Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$88,702

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $87,758
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $944
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,702
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,758
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $87,758
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 8602

Paul Kuffel works as a Aircraft Engine Mechanic for Department of Homeland Security based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Paul earned $88,702 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Stephen Szymanski

Aircraft Engine Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$88,702

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $87,758
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $944
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,702
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,758
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $87,758
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 8602

At Department of Homeland Security, Stephen Szymanski serves as a Aircraft Engine Mechanic based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,702. They are classified at grade 10.