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

Pilot

Pilots operate commercial, cargo, charter, and private aircraft across global airlines, cargo carriers, corporate jet operators, and aviation training organizations worldwide.

$115k median · 9.8K openings · +14% YoY
First Officer

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.

$92.0k median · 12.8K openings · +16% YoY
Captain

Captains command commercial, cargo, and charter aircraft globally, holding final authority for safe and efficient operation of the flight.

$195k median · 6.2K openings · +12% YoY
Commercial Pilot

Commercial Pilots fly for airlines, regional carriers, charter operators, and aerial work companies worldwide.

$78.0k median · 8.2K openings · +15% YoY
Airline Pilot

Airline Pilots operate scheduled passenger services for commercial airlines on narrow-body, wide-body, and regional fleets worldwide.

$135k median · 7.8K openings · +13% YoY
Cargo Pilot

Cargo Pilots fly freighter aircraft on scheduled and on-demand routes for global air freight networks and integrators.

$138k median · 3.2K openings · +14% YoY
Charter Pilot

Charter Pilots operate on-demand passenger and cargo flights for charter operators, fractional ownership companies, and business jet fleets.

$102k median · 2.4K openings · +12% YoY
Flight Instructor

Flight Instructors train pilots at flight schools, airline cadet programs, and aviation training organizations worldwide.

$72.0k median · 3.2K openings · +14% YoY
Chief Pilot

Chief Pilots lead the flight operations team at airlines, charter operators, and business aviation companies — responsible for pilot standards, training, and compliance.

$245k median · 320 openings · +9% YoY
Flight Dispatcher

Flight Dispatchers plan, monitor, and release flights jointly with the Captain across airline, cargo, and business aviation operations.

$72.0k median · 3.8K openings · +13% YoY

Cabin Crew

Airport Operations

Air Cargo

Aircraft Maintenance

Aerospace Engineering

Safety & Compliance

Air Traffic Management

Business & Private Aviation

Aviation Management

For Airlines, Airports & Aviation Employers

Hire aviation professionals across every role and hub

From A350 captains to AMEs to ATCs — get matched with vetted aviation talent on CosmoQuick.