Private Aviation · Mid · 5 to 10 years typical
Ground Support Coordinator Salary
Annual base compensation, national and by market, from 258 named sources. Every figure below says where it came from.
| Market | Multiplier | P25 | P50 | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 1.40× | $135,000 | $165,000 | $195,000 | $230,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.30× | $125,000 | $155,000 | $180,000 | $215,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.25× | $120,000 | $150,000 | $175,000 | $205,000 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 1.25× | $120,000 | $150,000 | $175,000 | $205,000 |
| Miami, FL | 1.23× | $115,000 | $145,000 | $170,000 | $200,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.20× | $115,000 | $140,000 | $170,000 | $200,000 |
| Washington, DC | 1.20× | $115,000 | $140,000 | $170,000 | $200,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.15× | $110,000 | $135,000 | $160,000 | $190,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.05× | $100,000 | $125,000 | $145,000 | $175,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 1.00× | $95,000 | $120,000 | $140,000 | $165,000 |
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Private aviation departures up 3% Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024 (WingX). US represents 69.1% of all recorded outbound flights. CAE forecasts 102,000 new business aviation professionals over next decade. Trend toward standalone ground ops roles growing as flight departments expand to 2+ aircraft.
What does a Ground Support Coordinator do?
The Ground Support 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 1500-2500 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What drives Ground Support Coordinator compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Ground Support Coordinator is $120,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $95,000 to $140,000. 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. Demand for this role is trending upward with 6% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Ground Support Coordinator career path
Professionals who move into Ground Support 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 5 years, with an annual turnover rate of 15%.
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