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Aviation Careers Reimagined

Built by a Mechanic, for Mechanics

The only aviation job marketplace where your FAA credentials are verified, your skills are recognized, and your next contract is one click away.

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FAA Registry Verified
$62–$90 Industry Hourly Range
$0 Recruiter Fees Ever
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What Mechanics Actually Earn

Real Pay.
No Recruiter Cut.
Yours to Keep.

These are real industry rates for FAA-verified A&P contract work. No agency markup. No cut taken. On AeroRobust, the number you see is the number you earn.

Boeing 737
$72
avg. per hour
Range: $62–$85/hr
Per diem: $60–$70/day
Housing: Often included
~$3,280–$4,120/wk with per diem
Airbus A320
$70
avg. per hour
Range: $60–$82/hr
Per diem: $58–$68/day
Housing: Often included
~$3,100–$3,920/wk with per diem
IA
IA Inspector
$84
avg. per hour
Range: $74–$96/hr
Per diem: $65–$75/day
Housing: Typically included
~$3,910–$4,800/wk with per diem
General Aviation
$48
avg. per hour
Range: $36–$58/hr
Per diem: $40–$55/day
Housing: Rarely included
Best option for local / stay-home work
Per Diem = Tax-Free Money

Per diem is paid on top of your hourly rate and is not subject to federal income tax. At $65/day on a 6-month contract that's roughly $11,700 tax-free — money most mechanics with agency contracts never see.

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Zero Recruiter Markup

Staffing agencies typically charge contractors 20–35% on top of your rate — and you never see that money. A contractor paying $90/hr through an agency? The mechanic often sees $65. On AeroRobust, what the contractor posts is what you earn.

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How It Works

From Sign Up
to First Paycheck

01
Create Your Profile
Sign up, enter your FAA certificate number, and tell us what aircraft you've worked on. No documents required — we verify against the FAA Airmen Registry. Takes about 3 minutes.
Under 10 minutes
02
Get FAA Verified
We check your credentials against the FAA Airmen Registry and award you the verified badge. Contractors trust verified mechanics — you'll get more callbacks.
Within 24 hours
03
Apply & Get Hired
Browse matched jobs, apply in one click, and get direct contact from contractors. No waiting weeks. No agency middleman filtering the good gigs.
Direct connection — no middleman
Why AeroRobust

Built Different
From Day One

$0 Recruiter Fees
Direct contractor-to-mechanic connections. No agency markup, no per-hire commission, no cut taken from your pay.
FAA Verified Network
Every mechanic profile is checked against the official FAA Airmen Registry before going live. Real certificates, real people.
$62–$90 Industry Hourly Range
Typical A&P contract rates across heavy MRO, line maintenance, and IA work. AeroRobust shows the number you actually earn.
2026 Launching Now
A new marketplace built by a mechanic, for mechanics. Free forever for mechanics — upgrade to Pro ($5/mo) for unlimited opportunity.
Why Mechanics Choose AeroRobust

A Platform Built
For The People Who Build It

FAA
Every mechanic profile verified against the FAA Airmen Registry
$0
Recruiter fees taken from mechanic pay — ever
Direct
Mechanic-to-contractor — no agency middlemen in between
★★★★★
✓ FAA Verification Built In
Every mechanic profile is checked against the official FAA Airmen Registry before going live. Your certificate number is validated — your verified badge shows contractors you are who you say you are, before they even open your profile.
FAA
Verified Identity Real certificates · Real mechanics · No fakes
★★★★★
✓ Direct, No Middlemen
No staffing agency between you and the contractor. No recruiter taking a cut of your hourly rate. You see the pay, the per diem, the housing, and the duration upfront — and you apply directly. The number you see is the number you earn.
$0
Zero Recruiter Fees Mechanic to contractor · No middlemen
★★★★★
✓ Built By A Mechanic
AeroRobust was built by a mechanic who got tired of staffing-agency middlemen, opaque pay rates, and platforms that didn't understand the work. Every feature is here because a working A&P needed it — not because a designer thought it looked good.
A&P
For The Trade By people who do the work · Not investors
Why AeroRobust

Not Your Average
Job Board

Feature Generic Job Boards Staffing Agencies AeroRobust
FAA Credential Verification✗ None✗ Manual only✓ Automatic / Official
Aviation-Specific Platform✗ Generic✗ Mixed industries✓ 100% Aviation
Direct Contractor Contact✗ Apply blindly✗ Agency middleman✓ Direct connection
Recruiter Fees to MechanicSometimes✗ Always✓ Never
Aircraft Type Filtering✗ No✗ No✓ Full filter suite
Pay Transparency✗ Hidden rates✗ Negotiated✓ Always shown
Average Time to Hire2–4 weeks1–2 weeks✓ Days, not weeks
Built by Aviation Professionals✗ No✗ No✓ Built by a Mechanic
Common Questions

Got Questions?

How much does AeroRobust cost for mechanics?▼
Yes, AeroRobust is free forever for mechanics on the Basic plan. You can create your profile, get FAA verified, browse jobs, and apply to a limited number of contractors at no cost — ever. Pro ($5/month) is an optional upgrade that unlocks unlimited applications, direct messaging with contractors, smart job matching, and automatic 14-day FAA re-verification. Pro includes a 30-day free trial so you can decide if it's worth it for you. We charge contractors to post jobs and access the mechanic database. Mechanics never have to pay to use AeroRobust.
How does FAA verification actually work?▼
When you enter your FAA certificate number, our system queries the official FAA Airmen Inquiry database — the same public database the FAA maintains. We check that your certificate number, name, and certificate type all match. If everything checks out you get the FAA Verified badge on your profile within 24 hours. We re-check every 14 days to keep it current.
Do contractors pay recruiters or middlemen through AeroRobust?▼
No. That's the whole point. Contractors pay AeroRobust a flat monthly subscription to access verified mechanics. There is no per-hire fee, no commission on mechanic pay, and no recruiter markup. When you agree on $70/hr with a contractor — you earn $70/hr. Not $70/hr minus someone's cut.
How is this different from JSfirm or Avjobs?▼
JSfirm and Avjobs are generic job boards built for HR departments — not mechanics. They have no FAA verification, no aviation-specific filters, no pay transparency, and no direct connection between you and contractors. AeroRobust was built specifically for A&P mechanics, by an A&P mechanic. Every feature is designed around how the aviation maintenance trade actually works.
Is my FAA certificate number safe on this platform?▼
Yes. Your FAA certificate number is encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption and never shared publicly or sold to third parties. It is only used to query the FAA Airmen database for verification and is visible only to you and authorized AeroRobust admins. We take this seriously — see our full Privacy Policy and FAA Disclaimer for details.
What if I just got my A&P and don't have much experience?▼
AeroRobust is built for every level — from brand new A&P holders to 30-year IAs. We have a dedicated entry-level section and contractors who specifically post for entry-level positions at FBOs, GA shops, and regional carriers. The mechanic shortage means even new mechanics are in demand. Create your profile and let the FAA verification do the work for you.
How do I contact AeroRobust if I have a problem?▼
Email us at [email protected] — we respond to all messages within 24 hours on business days. You can also use the Contact page to send a message directly through the platform. We are a small team run by people who care about this industry and will actually respond.
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Waiting

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