The aviation operations supporter — coordinating flights, crew, and logistics to keep air operations running smoothly.
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.
Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.
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Median pay for a Flight Operations Coordinator is about $102K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $61K to $181K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).
Core skills for this role include Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Coordination, Monitoring, and Critical Thinking.
Employment in this field is projected to grow about 6.1% through 2034, with roughly 213,000 people working in it today (BLS).
Closely related roles include Flight Operations Manager, Operations Director, and Dispatch Manager.
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