Private Aviation · Mid
Ground Support Coordinator Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$95,000
25th percentile
P50
$120,000
Median
P75
$140,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Tight
Scarcity: 7/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
1500-2500
Active candidates globally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
6% year-over-year
RETENTION
5 yr avg tenure
15% annual turnover
Ground Support Coordinator Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
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.
Also Known As
Ground Operations Coordinator, Aviation Logistics Coordinator, Ramp / Ground Support Manager, Trip Support Coordinator, FBO Liaison / Ground Services Manager
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 0.06% 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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