Aircraft Mechanic Overtime Tax Deduction Calculator
For A&P techs on overnights, AOGs, and check crunches.
The short answer: At the numbers below, the deduction is $5,320, worth $638 at 12% ($25 per paycheck).
Regular rate (not OT rate)
Hours worked beyond 40/week
Modified Adjusted Gross Income
Overtime Premium Deduction
$5,320
✅ You qualify for the full deduction
⚠️ This calculator provides estimates for informational and educational purposes only. It is not tax advice. Results are based on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and IRS Schedule 1-A. Consult a qualified tax professional for your specific situation.
AOG Means OT
Aircraft-on-ground recovery and overnight checks are premium work; heavy-check seasons concentrate it.
- • Maintenance hours past 40/week at 1.5× → deductible premium
- • AOG call-ins past 40 → same
- • License premiums (A&P, IA) in base rate → flow into premium math automatically
Worked Example
MFJ A&P, $38/hour, 280 OT hours.
- • Premium $19 × 280 → $5,320; $638 at 12%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do aircraft mechanics qualify for the OBBBA overtime deduction?
Yes — W-2 A&P techs qualify for the premium-half deduction on OT past 40/week.
Does my license premium change eligibility?
No — a higher base rate just raises the premium dollars; eligibility is the same.