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Flight Operations Coordinator

The aviation operations supporter — coordinating flights, crew, and logistics to keep air operations running smoothly.

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Flight Operations Coordinator

As a Flight Operations Coordinator, you support aviation operations by coordinating flight schedules, crew assignments, aircraft logistics, and operational communications. You're part of the team that keeps aircraft flying safely and on schedule.

Your day follows flight operations rhythm. You might verify crew qualifications, then coordinate aircraft availability, then communicate with dispatch, then track flight status, then prepare operational documentation. You're ensuring flight operations have the coordination and information they need.

The hardest part is coordinating in a time-critical environment where safety is paramount. Aviation has zero tolerance for certain types of errors. You need to be detail-oriented and accurate while working under time pressure. The people who thrive here are organized, precise, and passionate about aviation.

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AchievementModerate
RecognitionModerate
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Operation typeFleet sizeCoverage hoursSystem sophisticationRegulatory complexity
Flight operations coordination varies by operation type. Airlines, charter, corporate aviation, and cargo have different requirements. Fleet size affects complexity. Coverage hours range from business hours to 24/7. System sophistication varies significantly. Regulatory requirements (Part 121, Part 135, Part 91) create different compliance demands.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Flight Operations Coordinators (SOC 11-3071.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Flight operations knowledge
Understanding operations opens dispatcher and management paths
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Regulatory expertise
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Crisis management
Handling irregular operations effectively is critical
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$61K–$181K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
213K
U.S. Employment
+6.1%
10yr Growth
19K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCoordinationMonitoringCritical ThinkingTime ManagementSystems AnalysisComplex Problem SolvingInstructingNegotiation
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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