Airplane engineer pay ranges widely by role, with design jobs often landing in six figures and licensed maintenance rising with ratings and shifts.

Airplane cleaners often earn about $13–$23 per hour in the U.S., with airport size, shift, and contractor pay driving the spread.

How much do airlines pay for damaged luggage is usually the repair or replacement cost, capped by route-based liability limits.

Airlines can earn a loss or tens of thousands per flight, based on route demand, seats sold, fares, and fuel.

Airplane mechanic hourly pay often sits between $23 and $58, with a U.S. median near $38 per hour for aircraft mechanics and service techs.

Airlines charge about $30–$75 each way for a first checked bag, then more for extra bags, heavy weight, or paying at the airport.

Airlines charge overweight baggage fees per bag, per flight segment, when a checked bag tops 50 lb (23 kg), with common tiers near $100 and $200 each way.

Airplane pilot pay can run from under $60,000 to $200,000+ a year, and senior airline captains at big carriers can pass $300,000.

Airline traffic controller pay runs from trainee pay to six-figure certified roles; location, facility, and overtime set the total.

Overweight luggage charges often run $50 to $400+ per bag, each way, tied to weight band, route, and fare rules.