How much does an Aviation Operations Director make in Delaware? The average Aviation Operations Director salary in Delaware is $239,100 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $212,900 and $259,200. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Aviation Operations Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Aviation Operations Director Salary $189,046 DE March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Aviation Operations Director Salary $212,900 DE March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Aviation Operations Director Salary $239,100 DE March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Aviation Operations Director Salary $259,200 DE March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Aviation Operations Director Salary $277,500 DE March 26, 2024
25% $212,900 10% $189,046 90% $277,500 75% $259,200 $239,100 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Aviation Operations Director develops plans and schedules for skill development and training for pilots, crews, and operators. Directs overall aviation operations focused on operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory and organizational operating policies, procedures, and standards. Being an Aviation Operations Director oversees flight scheduling, aircraft maintenance, and inspection operations. Ensures all operations follow and comply with current FAA regulations, airworthiness, and safety standards. In addition, Aviation Operations Director 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. The Aviation Operations Director 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. Working as an Aviation Operations Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $245,150 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $245,386 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $249,154 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $249,154 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $245,857 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $249,154 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $250,096 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $245,150 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $246,328 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $250,096 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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