As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Flight Operations Director in the United States is $242,233. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $208,464 to $246,999, with most professionals earning between $177,719 and $251,338.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $246,999 | $20,583 | $4,750 | $119 |
| Average | $242,233 | $20,186 | $4,658 | $116 |
| 25th Percentile | $208,464 | $17,372 | $4,009 | $100 |
An entry-level Flight Operations Director with less than 1 year of experience earns about $221,568. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $224,592. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $228,625. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $234,673, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $242,233.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Flight Operations Director | $221,568 |
| Intermediate Level Flight Operations Director | $224,592 |
| Senior Level Flight Operations Director | $228,625 |
| Specialist Level Flight Operations Director | $234,673 |
| Expert Level Flight Operations Director | $242,233 |
| Entry Level | 9% |
| Mid Level | 7% |
| Senior Level | 6% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Flight Operations Director compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $167,055 in 2023 to approximately $159,927 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Flight Operations Director salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $242,233 | 75.1% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $13,966 | 4.3% | ||
| 401K/403B | $10,174 | 3.2% | ||
| Disability | $4,845 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 2.6% | ||
| Pension | $13,081 | 4.1% | ||
| Time Off | $29,813 | 9.2% | ||
| Total Compensation | $322,463 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Flight Operations Director is $242,233. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Flight Operations Director is $116; the average weekly pay of Flight Operations Director is $4,658; the average monthly pay of Flight Operations Director is $20,186.
A Flight Operations Director's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Flight Operations Director earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Flight Operations Director is $305,528.
The highest pay for Flight Operations Director is $251,338.
The lowest pay for Flight Operations Director is $177,719.
Directs overall aviation operations focused on operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory and organizational operating policies, procedures, and standards. Develops plans and schedules skill development and training for pilots, crews, and operators. Ensures all operations follow and comply with current FAA regulations, airworthiness, and safety standards. Oversees flight scheduling, aircraft maintenance, and inspection operations. Applies risk management best practices for safety to assess and manage operations. May require a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.
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