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Senior airline role overseeing flight ops, dispatch, and crew scheduling. Usually ex-pilot or ex-dispatcher with operations leadership track.
$47,420
Lower reported wage
$102,950
Median
$239,200+
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.
The + marks a legacy BLS reporting threshold: the upper wage is at least $239,200, not an exact maximum.

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Wages reconciled to BLS OEWS May 2024 for SOC 11-1021 (General and Operations Managers): A_PCT10-A_PCT90 = $47,420-$239,200, median $102,950.
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Useful business and aviation route; the degree does not replace operational leadership experience. [1]
Direct operational teams and coordinate reliable, safe airline service. [1]
Airline headquarters and operations control centers. [1]
Around-the-clock operations can require on-call decisions and irregular hours. [1]
Disruptions, resource limits, and safety responsibilities create high-pressure decisions. [1]
Leadership performance may support broader airline executive responsibilities. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.