Private Aviation · Director
VP / Director of Finance, Business Aviation Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$105,000
25th percentile
P50
$195,000
Median
P75
$170,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Competitive
Scarcity: 5/10
VP / Director of Finance, Business Aviation Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Also Known As
Director of Finance (Private Aviation), VP Finance & Administration (Business Aviation), CFO (Aviation Management Company), Controller (Part 135 Operator), Finance Director (Charter Company)
What Does a VP / Director of Finance, Business Aviation Do?
The VP / Director of Finance, 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 Director level, this position draws from a competitive candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.
What Drives VP / Director of Finance, Business Aviation Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a VP / Director of Finance, Business Aviation is $195,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $105,000 to $170,000. 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.
VP / Director of Finance, Business Aviation Career Path
Professionals who move into VP / Director of Finance, 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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