How much does a Flight Operations Director make in Norfolk, VA? The average Flight Operations Director salary in Norfolk, VA is $223,033 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $198,612 and $241,836. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Flight Operations Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Flight Operations Director Salary $176,378 Norfolk,VA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Flight Operations Director Salary $198,612 Norfolk,VA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Flight Operations Director Salary $223,033 Norfolk,VA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Flight Operations Director Salary $241,836 Norfolk,VA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Flight Operations Director Salary $258,955 Norfolk,VA May 28, 2024
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Flight Operations Director directs overall aviation operations focused on operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory and organizational operating policies, procedures, and standards. Develops plans and schedules for skill development and training for pilots, crews, and operators. Being a Flight Operations Director ensures all operations follow and comply with current FAA regulations, airworthiness, and safety standards. Oversees flight scheduling, aircraft maintenance, and inspection operations. Additionally, Flight 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 Flight 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. To be a Flight 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)... View full job description

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Flight Operations Director salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Flight Operations Director, the highest Flight Operations Director salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Flight Operations Director salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Flight Operations Director salary is in Miami, FL, where the Flight Operations Director salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Norfolk, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 4....More

Norfolk, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Norfolk, Virginia

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