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How much do helicopter operations manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for helicopter operations manager in Georgia is $62,832.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,800.00 and $76,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a helicopter operations manager do?

A Helicopter Operations Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of helicopter operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with aviation regulations. They manage flight schedules, crew assignments, maintenance coordination, and regulatory adherence. Their role includes risk assessment, emergency response planning, and liaising with clients or stakeholders. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and aviation expertise are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a helicopter operations manager?

To thrive as a Helicopter Operations Manager, you need extensive knowledge of aviation regulations, flight logistics, and fleet management, usually supported by relevant aviation or management qualifications. Familiarity with flight planning software, safety management systems, and applicable certifications such as an Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL) or commercial pilot's license are often required. Strong leadership, decision-making, and effective communication skills enable you to manage teams and coordinate with multiple stakeholders. These abilities are crucial for ensuring safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant helicopter operations.

What job categories do people searching Helicopter Operations Manager jobs in Georgia look for?

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What cities in Georgia are hiring for Helicopter Operations Manager jobs?

Cities in Georgia with the most Helicopter Operations Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Helicopter Operations Manager job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,832 per year, or $30.2 per hour.

Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector - All Specialties

Career Fields | Federal Aviation Administration

Hapeville, GA • On-site

$118K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

Serves as a Front Line Manager within a Flight Standards office/branch, who reports to a middle Manager.

Qualifications:

All Applicants must meet Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Standards for the applicable 1825 Aviation Safety Series (Air Carrier/General Aviation Operations/Maintenance/Avionics) specialty; or Human Resource Policy Manual Chapter Supplements for the Rotorcraft-Helicopter, Aircraft Dispatch or Cabin Safety specialty. Information can be found on the following websites:

Aviation Safety Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/aviation-safety-series-1825/

Rotorcraft Helicopter: https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/hrpm/emp/emp_sup/emp-1-7_1825RH/

Aircraft Dispatch: https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/hrpm/emp/emp_sup/emp-1-7_1825AD/

Cabin Safety:https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/hrpm/emp/emp_sup/emp-1-7_1825CS/

Note: Recency of specialized experience is waived for current/former 1825 series employees.

Note: Valid second-class FAA medical certificate is not required for this supervisory position.

Certificate and Ratings:

This position requires rating(s) and/or certificate(s) for minimum qualification in one of the following specialties: General Aviation Maintenance, Air Carrier Maintenance, General Aviation Operations, Air Carrier Operations, Rotorcraft Helicopter, Aircraft Dispatch or Cabin Safety. A copy of the rating(s) and/or certificate(s) are required for all candidates newly appointed to the FAA for a given 1825 Series specialty.

Applicants must submit rating(s) and/or certificate(s) unless they are currently occupying (or previously held) a position in one of the above mentioned 1825 Series specialties.

Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes Experience monitoring and evaluating training programs for compliance with regulations and standards; experience performing investigations and recommending solutions.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Special Note Concerning Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA)/Leadership and Management Dimensions from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each Managerial Selection Factor.

In lieu of providing a Managerial Selection Factor narrative response in the text box listed below each of the Managerial Dimensions, in your work history please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each Managerial Selection Factor. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your Managerial Selection Factor answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Education:

Education is not qualifying at this grade level and may not be substituted for experience.

Employment Type: OTHER