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How much does a Director of Flight Operations make? The average Director of Flight Operations salary is $236,976 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $212,019 and $257,124. 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. 

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Job Openings for Director of Flight Operations
Flight Test Operator
Pyka - Discovery Bay , CA
Pyka is looking for a Flight Test Operator to test and scale the operations of its advanced ... Independent and motivated, able to self-direct and manage time * Extreme thoroughness and attention ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 55 days ago
Lead Pilot- HAA
REACH Medical Holdings - Santa Rosa , CA
... Director of Operations. The Lead Pilot is expected to act as a proactive and integral team player, both in flight, and during ground operations, utilizing communication and technical skills which ...
Adzuna - 25 days ago
Flight Control Engineer
Net2Source Inc. - Everett , WA
Supports troubleshooting of routing operational anomalies, functional tests and services incidents ... Support flight tests. Required Skills ABET accredited bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering ...
LinkedIn - 16 days ago
Aircraft Mechanic - Flight Control
Benelux Tek Group Inc - Everett , WA
Perform rigging and operational test of all flight control surfaces including autopilot. * Troubleshoot flight control systems. * Utilize OEM and Engineering drawings to modify structures and flight ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 28 days ago
Aircraft Detailing Lead- West Palm Beach, FL
Immaculate Flight - West Palm Beach , FL
... Flight locations with the use of a company vehicle Company Overview - Immaculate Flight is the ... As a Lead, you will assist with the overall day-to-day operations in your location, ensuring safety ...
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Operations Coordinator
The Travel Corporation - Cypress , CA
Organize internal flight segments under supervision from the Operations Manager * Process Hotel ... Organize, assemble, and ship all Travel Director and Trip Manager supply boxes for timely delivery ...
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Director of Flight Operations Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Director of Flight Operations between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of March 26, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Director of Flight Operations in each city.

Director of Flight Operations Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $296,221
Washington, DC $263,755
Miami, FL $228,682
Chicago, IL $248,588
Boston, MA $265,651
New York, NY $276,789
Dallas, TX $233,896
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Average Salary Range for Director of Flight Operations

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
212019
257124
236976

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
230730
358349
293732
What is the average salary for Director of Flight Operations in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of Flight Operations in the United States. The base salary for Director of Flight Operations ranges from $212,019 to $257,124 with the average base salary of $236,976. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $230,730 to $358,349 with the average total cash compensation of $293,732.

View Average Salary for Director of Flight Operations as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $236,976 $212,019 - $257,124
Bonus $56,756 $18,712 - $101,225
Total Pay $293,732 $230,730 - $358,349
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

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Comments about Director of Flight Operations

What's the difference between Flight Operations Director and Director of Flight Operations?
According to our latest salary estimation on March 26, 2024. The average salary of Director of Flight Operations is $236,976, and the average salary of Flight Operations Director is $235,495. The average salary of Flight Operations Director is lower than Director of Flight Operations. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
I am a Director of Flight Operations, which location’s salary is higher, Oxnard, CA or Hutchinson, KS?
Oxnard, CA typically sees higher pay than Hutchinson, KS for Director of Flight Operations. a Director of Flight Operations Salary in Oxnard, CA is $254,039 as of March 26, 2024; a Director of Flight Operations Salary in Hutchinson, KS is $218,966 as of March 26, 2024. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )

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Why does the salary of a Director of Flight Operations vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Last Update: March 26, 2024