What are the main factors that influence an Aviation Operations Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Aviation Operations Manager's salary?

An Aviation Operations Manager's salary grows with experience: a Lead Flight Instruction Coordinator (7-10 years)earns $161,755, an Aviation Operations Supervisor (10+ years)earns $131,163, an Aviation Operations Manager (10+ years)earns $167,136, an Aviation Operations Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $199,118, an Aviation Operations Director (10+ years)earns $246,901,

What are the highest paying states for an Aviation Operations Manager?

Aviation Operations Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aviation Operations Manager roles are District of Columbia $182,800, California $182,100, Massachusetts $179,700. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Aviation Operations Manager roles make?

Salaries for Aviation Operations Manager level roles vary by specialization: Aviation Operations Director: $243,900; Aviation Operations Senior Manager: $196,700; Aviation Engineering Senior Manager: $179,800; Aerospace Aviation Engineering Manager: $162,600; Aerospace Aviation Engineer IV: $140,150.

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Aviation Operations Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an Aviation Operations Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aviation Operations Manager in Delaware is $167,200 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $80.

However, an Aviation Operations Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $206,937
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $142,700 to $188,000
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $120,394

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Aviation Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$188,000	$15,667	$3,615	$90
Average	$167,200	$13,933	$3,215	$80
25th Percentile	$142,700	$11,892	$2,744	$69

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Key Factors That Influence Aviation Operations Manager Salaries

An Aviation Operations Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Aviation Operations Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aviation Operations Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Lead Flight Instruction Coordinator (7-10 years): $161,755
Aviation Operations Supervisor (10+ years): $131,163
Aviation Operations Manager (10+ years): $167,136
Aviation Operations Senior Manager (10+ years): $199,118
Aviation Operations Director (10+ years): $246,901

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Lead Flight Instruction Coordinator	7-10 years	$161,755
Aviation Operations Supervisor	10+ years	$131,163
Aviation Operations Manager	10+ years	$167,136
Aviation Operations Senior Manager	10+ years	$199,118
Aviation Operations Director	10+ years	$246,901

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How Do Aviation Operations Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Aviation Operations Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $182,800.
California: $182,100.
Massachusetts: $179,700.

District of Columbia $182,800 California $182,100 Massachusetts $179,700 Washington $179,000 New Jersey $178,900 Alaska $178,700 Connecticut $176,400 New York $175,500

Hawaii $172,500 Rhode Island $171,200 Maryland $170,200 Minnesota $168,900 Colorado $168,400 Illinois $168,300 Oregon $167,600 Delaware $167,200

New Hampshire $166,900 Virginia $166,200 Pennsylvania $164,300 Nevada $163,400 North Dakota $163,100 Michigan $162,600 Wisconsin $162,400 Vermont $162,000

Maine $161,000 Texas $161,000 Arizona $160,900 Ohio $160,700 Georgia $159,200 Indiana $158,500 Wyoming $158,300 Utah $158,100

Iowa $158,000 Kansas $157,200 Louisiana $157,000 Missouri $156,900 North Carolina $156,900 Florida $156,200 Montana $155,900 Nebraska $155,500

Kentucky $155,400 South Carolina $154,700 Tennessee $154,300 Idaho $154,100 New Mexico $152,900 Oklahoma $152,600 Alabama $151,700 South Dakota $150,000

Arkansas $149,100 West Virginia $148,700 Mississippi $147,200

Top Paying Cities for Aviation Operations Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $166,400
Little Creek: $167,700
Magnolia: $167,400

Lincoln, DE $166,400 Little Creek, DE $167,700 Magnolia, DE $167,400 Milford, DE $166,900 Marydel, DE $167,100 Millsboro, DE $165,700 Millville, DE $166,000 Milton, DE $166,300

Nassau, DE $166,400 Ocean View, DE $166,000 Rehoboth Beach, DE $166,300 Seaford, DE $166,400 Selbyville, DE $165,700 Smyrna, DE $167,800 Viola, DE $167,000 Woodside, DE $167,400

Bear, DE $167,100 Newark, DE $167,000 Claymont, DE $167,300 Delaware City, DE $167,200 Hockessin, DE $167,000 Kirkwood, DE $167,100 Middletown, DE $167,200 Montchanin, DE $167,000

New Castle, DE $167,000 Odessa, DE $167,300 Port Penn, DE $167,400 Rockland, DE $167,000 Saint Georges, DE $167,100 Townsend, DE $167,400 Winterthur, DE $167,100 Lewes, DE $166,300

Wilmington, DE $167,000 Dover, DE $167,700 Dover Afb, DE $166,800 Bethany Beach, DE $165,800 Bethel, DE $166,000 Bridgeville, DE $166,400 Camden Wyoming, DE $167,200 Cheswold, DE $167,600

Clayton, DE $167,600 Dagsboro, DE $165,700 Delmar, DE $165,400 Ellendale, DE $165,900 Felton, DE $166,800 Fenwick Island, DE $165,700 Frankford, DE $165,400 Frederica, DE $167,000

Georgetown, DE $165,600 Greenwood, DE $166,400 Harbeson, DE $165,800 Harrington, DE $166,600 Hartly, DE $167,100 Houston, DE $166,400 Kenton, DE $167,600 Laurel, DE $165,500

Yorklyn, DE $167,000

Aviation Operations Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aviation Operations Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$142,700

Average $167,200/year

$188,000

$11,892

Average $13,933/month

$15,667

$2,744

Average $3,215/week

$3,615

$69

Average $80/hour

$90

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$188,000	$15,667	$3,615	$90
Average	$167,200	$13,933	$3,215	$80
25th Percentile	$142,700	$11,892	$2,744	$69

Aviation Operations Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Aviation Operations Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Aviation Operations Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $199,200 - a projected growth of 19% over your current level.

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