General Counsel, Business Aviation Salary

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Also Known As

General Counsel (Business Aviation), VP Legal (Private Aviation), Chief Legal Officer (Aviation Company), Director of Legal Affairs (Charter & Management), Head of Legal (Aviation Services)

What Does a General Counsel, Business Aviation Do?

The General Counsel, Business Aviation operates in private aviation operations, managing aircraft, flight crews, and aviation logistics for principals, charter operators, or fractional ownership programs. Classified at the VP level, this position draws from a tight candidate market, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.

What Drives General Counsel, Business Aviation Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for a General Counsel, Business Aviation is $255,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $140,000 to $215,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily 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.

General Counsel, Business Aviation Career Path

Professionals who move into General Counsel, Business Aviation 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.

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