Private Aviation · Manager
Aviation Compliance Manager Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$90,000
25th percentile
P50
$125,000
Median
P75
$160,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Tight
Scarcity: 6/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
30-70
Active candidates globally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
12% year-over-year
RETENTION
4.5 yr avg tenure
12% annual turnover
Aviation Compliance Manager Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Emerging. IS-BAO/ARGUS certification driving dedicated compliance hires.
Also Known As
Aviation Regulatory Compliance Manager, Flight Operations Compliance Manager, FAA Compliance Manager (Private), Aviation Standards Manager
What Does an Aviation Compliance Manager Do?
The Aviation Compliance Manager 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 6 to 12 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Manager level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 30-70 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives Aviation Compliance Manager Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for an Aviation Compliance Manager is $125,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $90,000 to $160,000. The 54% 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 0.12% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Aviation Compliance Manager Career Path
Professionals who move into Aviation Compliance Manager 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 4.5 years, with an annual turnover rate of 12%.
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