How much does an Aviation Operations Director make in Tennessee? The average Aviation Operations Director salary in Tennessee is $218,100 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $194,200 and $236,500. 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 $172,440 TN March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Aviation Operations Director Salary $194,200 TN March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Aviation Operations Director Salary $218,100 TN March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Aviation Operations Director Salary $236,500 TN March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Aviation Operations Director Salary $253,252 TN March 26, 2024
25% $194,200 10% $172,440 90% $253,252 75% $236,500 $218,100 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 Adams, TN Avg. Salary $211,946 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamsville, TN Avg. Salary $201,113 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Afton, TN Avg. Salary $207,236 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, TN Avg. Salary $219,010 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alcoa, TN Avg. Salary $215,949 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, TN Avg. Salary $220,188 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allardt, TN Avg. Salary $214,300 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allons, TN Avg. Salary $217,362 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allred, TN Avg. Salary $214,300 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alpine, TN Avg. Salary $214,300 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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