Private Aviation · Mid
Aviation Coordinator Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$85,000
25th percentile
P50
$130,000
Median
P75
$190,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Tight
Scarcity: 6.5/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
2161-3616
Active candidates globally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
-1% year-over-year
RETENTION
2.7 yr avg tenure
26% annual turnover
Aviation Coordinator Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Emerging as dedicated role in households with private jets and frequent travel
Also Known As
Flight Operations Coordinator, Aviation Operations Specialist, Flight Department Coordinator, Private Aviation Coordinator
What Does an Aviation Coordinator Do?
The Aviation Coordinator 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 10 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Mid level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 2161-3616 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives Aviation Coordinator Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for an Aviation Coordinator is $130,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $85,000 to $190,000. The 81% 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 is holding stable, with compensation levels expected to track broader market adjustments.
Aviation Coordinator Career Path
Professionals who move into Aviation Coordinator 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 2.7 years, with an annual turnover rate of 26%.
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