Private Aviation · Senior
Aircraft Acquisitions Specialist Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$80,000
25th percentile
P50
$115,000
Median
P75
$170,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Tight
Scarcity: 6.5/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
25-60
Active candidates globally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
8% year-over-year
RETENTION
4 yr avg tenure
15% annual turnover
Aircraft Acquisitions Specialist Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Growing with pre-owned market activity; market intelligence and valuation expertise valued
Also Known As
Aircraft Acquisition Manager, Aviation Acquisitions Advisor, Aircraft Transaction Specialist, Aircraft Buyer / Sales Agent
What Does an Aircraft Acquisitions Specialist Do?
The Aircraft Acquisitions Specialist operates in private aviation operations, managing aircraft, flight crews, and aviation logistics for principals, charter operators, or fractional ownership programs. Professionals in this role typically bring 5 to 12 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Senior level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 25-60 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives Aircraft Acquisitions Specialist Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for an Aircraft Acquisitions Specialist is $115,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $80,000 to $170,000. The 78% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation driven by aircraft type and fleet size, flight hours, type ratings held, international operating experience, Part 91 vs. Part 135 operations, and the principal's travel frequency. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.08% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Aircraft Acquisitions Specialist Career Path
Professionals who move into Aircraft Acquisitions Specialist roles most commonly come from commercial aviation, military flight operations, or corporate flight departments. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward chief pilot positions, director of aviation, aviation management company leadership, or fleet management for multi-aircraft operations. The average tenure in this role is approximately 4 years, with an annual turnover rate of 15%.
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