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Airport Operations Managers run terminal, airside, and landside operations across commercial, cargo, and business aviation airports.
Median Salary
$115k
$82.8k – $161k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
3.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+12%
rolling 12 months
Market outlook
Demand for airport operations managers in the global aviation market is exceptionally strong. Aviation employers report a 12% year-on-year increase in Airport Operations Manager mandates, driven by new terminal openings, passenger growth, and airport privatisation programs.
Compensation
Airport Operations Manager compensation typically falls between $82.8k and $161k, with experienced airport ops managers in the global aviation market commanding $161k+ 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.
Career trajectory
Airport Operations Managers typically progress to Airport Operations Officer, Airport Duty Manager roles, or into airport duty manager, operations manager, and airport director tracks across the global hiring aviation market.
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Airport Operations Manager jobs by city
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Dubai
5.9K openings · United Arab Emirates
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Abu Dhabi
5.0K openings · United Arab Emirates
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Sharjah
3.5K openings · United Arab Emirates
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Doha
5.3K openings · Qatar
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Riyadh
4.6K openings · Saudi Arabia
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Jeddah
4.2K openings · Saudi Arabia
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Muscat
3.2K openings · Oman
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Manama
3.0K openings · Bahrain
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Kuwait City
3.4K openings · Kuwait
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Singapore
5.6K openings · Singapore
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Hong Kong
4.5K openings · Hong Kong SAR
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Bangkok
4.2K openings · Thailand
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Kuala Lumpur
4K openings · Malaysia
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Jakarta
3.8K openings · Indonesia
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Manila
4.2K openings · Philippines
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Ho Chi Minh City
3.7K openings · Vietnam
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Tokyo
4.6K openings · Japan
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Osaka
3.5K openings · Japan
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Seoul
4.2K openings · South Korea
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Shanghai
4.5K openings · China
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Beijing
4.2K openings · China
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Shenzhen
3.8K openings · China
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Taipei
3.5K openings · Taiwan
Airport Operations Manager jobs in Mumbai
5.0K openings · India
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Airport Operations Manager in the global aviation market is around $115k, typically ranging from $82.8k to $161k based on experience, type ratings, and the type of aviation employer.