Aviation Directory
Every aviation role tracked worldwide
Salary benchmarks, demand scores, hiring volume, and career pathways for every flight ops, cabin, airport, cargo, maintenance, engineering, safety, ATC, business aviation, training, and management role we cover.
Flight Operations
Pilots operate commercial, cargo, charter, and private aircraft across global airlines, cargo carriers, corporate jet operators, and aviation training organizations worldwide.
First Officers operate the right seat on commercial and cargo aircraft, supporting the Captain across all phases of flight on narrow-body and wide-body operations.
Captains command commercial, cargo, and charter aircraft globally, holding final authority for safe and efficient operation of the flight.
Commercial Pilots fly for airlines, regional carriers, charter operators, and aerial work companies worldwide.
Airline Pilots operate scheduled passenger services for commercial airlines on narrow-body, wide-body, and regional fleets worldwide.
Cargo Pilots fly freighter aircraft on scheduled and on-demand routes for global air freight networks and integrators.
Charter Pilots operate on-demand passenger and cargo flights for charter operators, fractional ownership companies, and business jet fleets.
Flight Instructors train pilots at flight schools, airline cadet programs, and aviation training organizations worldwide.
Chief Pilots lead the flight operations team at airlines, charter operators, and business aviation companies — responsible for pilot standards, training, and compliance.
Flight Dispatchers plan, monitor, and release flights jointly with the Captain across airline, cargo, and business aviation operations.
Cabin Crew
Cabin Crew deliver inflight safety, service, and guest experience across global airlines — full-service, low-cost, regional, and luxury carriers.
Flight Attendants run the cabin experience — safety, service, and hospitality — across global passenger airlines.
Senior Cabin Crew lead cabin teams as Purser or Cabin Senior across premium and full-service airlines worldwide.
Cabin Supervisors oversee inflight service quality and crew performance across airline fleets.
Inflight Managers run cabin operations, service design, and crew development across airline networks.
Airport Operations
Airport Operations Managers run terminal, airside, and landside operations across commercial, cargo, and business aviation airports.
Airport Operations Officers run day-to-day terminal and airside coordination at commercial airports.
Ramp Agents handle aircraft on the apron — loading, marshalling, pushback, and ground servicing — across airports worldwide.
Ramp Supervisors lead ramp teams, manage turnarounds, and uphold safety on the apron.
Ground Operations Executives coordinate aircraft turnarounds, passenger handling, and ground services for airlines and handlers.
Gate Agents manage boarding, gate operations, and passenger service at airline gates worldwide.
Passenger Service Agents handle check-in, boarding, and arrivals support at airline terminals.
Airport Duty Managers run the airport on shift — owning safety, security, and operational coordination across all stakeholders.
Air Cargo
Cargo Agents handle the acceptance, build-up, and documentation of air cargo at airport cargo terminals and freight stations.
Cargo Supervisors lead cargo handling teams, manage acceptance flows, and uphold safety in cargo operations.
Air Freight Specialists manage air freight bookings, routing, and capacity for forwarders, airlines, and integrators.
Cargo Operations Managers run cargo terminal and ramp operations for airlines, handlers, and freight forwarders.
Aviation Logistics Coordinators coordinate aircraft parts, AOG support, and aviation supply chain for airlines, MROs, and lessors.
Aircraft Maintenance
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers certify maintenance on commercial, cargo, business, and military aircraft globally — across line and base maintenance.
Aircraft Technicians perform mechanical and structural maintenance on commercial and business aircraft at MRO facilities and airlines.
Avionics Technicians install, maintain, and troubleshoot avionics systems on commercial, business, and military aircraft.
Aircraft Mechanics perform mechanical maintenance and repair on aircraft engines, airframes, and systems.
Line Maintenance Engineers certify daily, transit, and overnight maintenance at airline base and out-stations worldwide.
Base Maintenance Engineers execute heavy checks (C, D) and major modifications at MRO hangars worldwide.
Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace Engineers design, test, and certify aircraft, spacecraft, and aerospace systems for OEMs, suppliers, and research organizations.
Aircraft Design Engineers develop structures, systems, and interiors for new and derivative aircraft at OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
Systems Engineers integrate avionics, hydraulics, electrical, and mechanical systems across aircraft and spacecraft programs.
Flight Test Engineers design, conduct, and analyse flight test campaigns for new aircraft, modifications, and certification programs.
Aerodynamics Engineers shape aircraft and spacecraft external geometry, performance, and flight dynamics across OEM programs.
Safety & Compliance
Aviation Safety Officers run safety management systems (SMS) for airlines, airports, MROs, and operators worldwide.
Flight Safety Managers lead the safety function at airlines and operators — owning SMS, investigations, and regulator engagement.
Quality Assurance Managers run the QA / audit function at airlines, MROs, and ATOs — ensuring continued regulatory compliance.
Regulatory Compliance Specialists ensure airlines, operators, and MROs comply with EASA, FAA, GCAA, DGCA, CAAS, and local regulations.
Air Traffic Management
Air Traffic Controllers manage aircraft separation and flow across tower, approach, and en-route units for ANSPs worldwide.
Flight Coordinators manage flight movement coordination at ANSP operations centers and airline OCCs.
Airspace Planners design routes, sectors, and procedures across civil and military airspace worldwide.
Business & Private Aviation
Private Jet Pilots fly principals and corporate customers on business jet fleets — Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault, Embraer.
Business Aviation Managers run flight departments for principals, family offices, and corporate operators.
Charter Operations Managers run on-demand operations for charter operators and brokers across business jet and helicopter fleets.
Aviation Management
Airline Operations Managers run the OCC, network operations, and day-of-operations performance for airlines worldwide.
Aviation HR Managers run people operations across airlines, airports, MROs, and aerospace OEMs.
Aviation Recruiters source pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and aviation talent for airlines, MROs, and operators.
Airport Directors lead commercial, regional, and international airports — owning the full operational and commercial P&L.
Chief Operating Officers lead end-to-end operations across airlines, airports, MROs, and aerospace OEMs.
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