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Median Salary
$385k
$277k – $539k
Demand Score
74/100
Moderate
Monthly Openings
90
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+7%
rolling 12 months
Why employers hire on CosmoQuick
CosmoQuick matches aviation talent on type ratings, licences, experience, and destination — eliminating the weeks lost in unstructured search. Hiring teams see vetted, ready-to-interview profiles within days.
Market outlook
Demand for chief operating officers in the global aviation market is steady. Aviation employers report a 7% year-on-year increase in Chief Operating Officer mandates, driven by airline restart, airport privatisation, and aerospace program ramp-ups.
Compensation context
Chief Operating Officer compensation typically falls between $277k and $539k, with experienced coos in the global aviation market commanding $539k+ at flagship airlines, top-tier MROs, and leading aerospace employers. Total compensation often includes housing, schooling, transport, per-diems, profit-share, type-rating bonds, and relocation support.
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Aviation industries hiring this role
Commercial Airlines hiring Chief Operating Officers
Full-service and low-cost passenger airlines hiring pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and ground staff at scale
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Dedicated cargo airlines and integrators hiring across freighter operations, cargo handling, and logistics
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Business Aviation Companies hiring Chief Operating Officers
Corporate flight departments and business jet operators hiring across crew, dispatch, and management
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International, regional, and cargo airports hiring across operations, terminal, and commercial functions
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Airport concessionaires and service providers hiring across passenger services, retail, and F&B
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Independent ground handlers and airline subsidiaries hiring ramp, passenger, and cargo handling staff
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MRO providers — airframe, engine, component — hiring engineers, technicians, and avionics specialists
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Chief Operating Officer in the global aviation market is around $385k, typically ranging from $277k to $539k based on experience, type ratings, and the type of aviation employer.