Air Traffic Management
Flight Coordinator — Global Hiring Overview
Flight Coordinators manage flight movement coordination at ANSP operations centers and airline OCCs.
Median Salary
$62.0k
$44.6k – $86.8k
Demand Score
88/100
High
Monthly Openings
1.8K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+11%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for flight coordinators in the global aviation market is robust. Aviation employers report a 11% year-on-year increase in Flight Coordinator mandates, driven by airspace modernisation, traffic growth, and controller retirements.
Salary Trend
Flight Coordinator compensation typically falls between $44.6k and $86.8k, with experienced flight coordinators in the global aviation market commanding $86.8k+ 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
Flight Coordinators typically progress to Air Traffic Controller, Flight Dispatcher roles, or into supervisor, watch manager, and ANSP leadership tracks across the global hiring aviation market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Coordinate flight movements and slots
- •Liaise with ATC and airline OCC
- •Manage flow control measures
Qualifications
- •Aviation diploma
- •ATC / OCC experience preferred
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Flight Coordinator jobs by city
Flight Coordinator jobs in Dubai
3.3K openings · $80.6k
Flight Coordinator jobs in Abu Dhabi
2.8K openings · $79.4k
Flight Coordinator jobs in Sharjah
2.0K openings · $68.2k
Flight Coordinator jobs in Doha
3.0K openings · $80.6k
Flight Coordinator jobs in Riyadh
2.6K openings · $73.2k
Flight Coordinator jobs in Jeddah
2.3K openings · $68.2k
Flight Coordinator jobs in Muscat
1.8K openings · $65.1k
Flight Coordinator jobs in Manama
1.7K openings · $68.2k
Flight Coordinator jobs in Kuwait City
1.9K openings · $74.4k
Flight Coordinator salary insights
Flight Coordinator salary in Dubai
$80.6k
Flight Coordinator salary in Abu Dhabi
$79.4k
Flight Coordinator salary in Sharjah
$68.2k
Flight Coordinator salary in Doha
$80.6k
Flight Coordinator salary in Riyadh
$73.2k
Flight Coordinator salary in Jeddah
$68.2k
Flight Coordinator salary in Muscat
$65.1k
Flight Coordinator salary in Manama
$68.2k
Flight Coordinator salary in Kuwait City
$74.4k
Hiring by aviation industry
Commercial Airlines hiring Flight Coordinators
Full-service and low-cost passenger airlines hiring pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and ground staff at scale
Cargo Airlines hiring Flight Coordinators
Dedicated cargo airlines and integrators hiring across freighter operations, cargo handling, and logistics
Charter Airlines hiring Flight Coordinators
Charter operators and ACMI providers hiring across on-demand and seasonal flight operations
Private Aviation Operators hiring Flight Coordinators
Private jet operators, VVIP fleets, and fractional companies hiring across business jet operations
Business Aviation Companies hiring Flight Coordinators
Corporate flight departments and business jet operators hiring across crew, dispatch, and management
Airports hiring Flight Coordinators
International, regional, and cargo airports hiring across operations, terminal, and commercial functions
Airport Service Companies hiring Flight Coordinators
Airport concessionaires and service providers hiring across passenger services, retail, and F&B
Ground Handling Companies hiring Flight Coordinators
Independent ground handlers and airline subsidiaries hiring ramp, passenger, and cargo handling staff
MRO Providers hiring Flight Coordinators
MRO providers — airframe, engine, component — hiring engineers, technicians, and avionics specialists
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Flight Coordinator in the global aviation market is around $62.0k, typically ranging from $44.6k to $86.8k based on experience, type ratings, and the type of aviation employer.