Business Aviation
Charter Operations Manager — Global Hiring Overview
Charter Operations Managers run on-demand operations for charter operators and brokers across business jet and helicopter fleets.
Median Salary
$135k
$97.2k – $189k
Demand Score
82/100
High
Monthly Openings
600
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+10%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for charter operations managers in the global aviation market is robust. Aviation employers report a 10% year-on-year increase in Charter Operations Manager mandates, driven by business aviation fleet expansion, charter demand, and HNW jet ownership growth.
Salary Trend
Charter Operations Manager compensation typically falls between $97.2k and $189k, with experienced charter ops managers in the global aviation market commanding $189k+ 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 Path
Charter Operations Managers typically progress to Business Aviation Manager, Airline Operations Manager roles, or into chief pilot, flight department director, and CEO-of-aviation tracks across the global hiring aviation market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Run charter operations and crewing
- •Manage operational control room
- •Coordinate with brokers and clients
Qualifications
- •6+ years charter operations
- •AOC postholder experience preferred
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Charter Operations Manager jobs by city
Charter Operations Manager jobs in Dubai
1.1K openings · $176k
Charter Operations Manager jobs in Abu Dhabi
930 openings · $173k
Charter Operations Manager jobs in Sharjah
660 openings · $149k
Charter Operations Manager jobs in Doha
990 openings · $176k
Charter Operations Manager jobs in Riyadh
870 openings · $159k
Charter Operations Manager jobs in Jeddah
780 openings · $149k
Charter Operations Manager jobs in Muscat
600 openings · $142k
Charter Operations Manager jobs in Manama
570 openings · $149k
Charter Operations Manager jobs in Kuwait City
630 openings · $162k
Charter Operations Manager salary insights
Charter Operations Manager salary in Dubai
$176k
Charter Operations Manager salary in Abu Dhabi
$173k
Charter Operations Manager salary in Sharjah
$149k
Charter Operations Manager salary in Doha
$176k
Charter Operations Manager salary in Riyadh
$159k
Charter Operations Manager salary in Jeddah
$149k
Charter Operations Manager salary in Muscat
$142k
Charter Operations Manager salary in Manama
$149k
Charter Operations Manager salary in Kuwait City
$162k
Hiring by aviation industry
Commercial Airlines hiring Charter Operations Managers
Full-service and low-cost passenger airlines hiring pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and ground staff at scale
Cargo Airlines hiring Charter Operations Managers
Dedicated cargo airlines and integrators hiring across freighter operations, cargo handling, and logistics
Charter Airlines hiring Charter Operations Managers
Charter operators and ACMI providers hiring across on-demand and seasonal flight operations
Private Aviation Operators hiring Charter Operations Managers
Private jet operators, VVIP fleets, and fractional companies hiring across business jet operations
Business Aviation Companies hiring Charter Operations Managers
Corporate flight departments and business jet operators hiring across crew, dispatch, and management
Airports hiring Charter Operations Managers
International, regional, and cargo airports hiring across operations, terminal, and commercial functions
Airport Service Companies hiring Charter Operations Managers
Airport concessionaires and service providers hiring across passenger services, retail, and F&B
Ground Handling Companies hiring Charter Operations Managers
Independent ground handlers and airline subsidiaries hiring ramp, passenger, and cargo handling staff
MRO Providers hiring Charter Operations Managers
MRO providers — airframe, engine, component — hiring engineers, technicians, and avionics specialists
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Charter Operations Manager in the global aviation market is around $135k, typically ranging from $97.2k to $189k based on experience, type ratings, and the type of aviation employer.