How much does an Aviation Operations Director make in Maryland? The average Aviation Operations Director salary in Maryland is $242,800 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $216,300 and $263,300. 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 $192,173 MD March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Aviation Operations Director Salary $216,300 MD March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Aviation Operations Director Salary $242,800 MD March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Aviation Operations Director Salary $263,300 MD March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Aviation Operations Director Salary $281,964 MD March 26, 2024
25% $216,300 10% $192,173 90% $281,964 75% $263,300 $242,800 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 Dundalk, MD Avg. Salary $242,089 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abell, MD Avg. Salary $260,929 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aberdeen, MD Avg. Salary $237,144 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Avg. Salary $238,556 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, MD Avg. Salary $237,379 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Accident, MD Avg. Salary $210,768 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Accokeek, MD Avg. Salary $261,635 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamstown, MD Avg. Salary $255,983 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allen, MD Avg. Salary $250,331 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Andrews Air Force Base, MD Avg. Salary $262,106 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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