How much does an Aviation Operations Director make in Pennsylvania? The average Aviation Operations Director salary in Pennsylvania is $235,100 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $209,300 and $254,900. 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 $185,810 PA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Aviation Operations Director Salary $209,300 PA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Aviation Operations Director Salary $235,100 PA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Aviation Operations Director Salary $254,900 PA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Aviation Operations Director Salary $272,927 PA March 26, 2024
25% $209,300 10% $185,810 90% $272,927 75% $254,900 $235,100 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 Stroudsburg, PA Avg. Salary $238,085 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aaronsburg, PA Avg. Salary $228,430 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abbottstown, PA Avg. Salary $229,372 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abington, PA Avg. Salary $248,447 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ackermanville, PA Avg. Salary $247,505 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acme, PA Avg. Salary $219,952 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acosta, PA Avg. Salary $211,475 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adah, PA Avg. Salary $230,550 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamsburg, PA Avg. Salary $231,021 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamstown, PA Avg. Salary $234,318 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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