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How much do mobile aviation program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for mobile aviation program manager in the United States is $95,696.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,000.00 and $100,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Mobile Aviation Program Manager vs Drone Operations Manager?

AspectMobile Aviation Program ManagerDrone Operations Manager
Required CredentialsFAA certifications, project management experienceFAA Part 107 certification, drone operation experience
Work EnvironmentOn-site at airports, military bases, or corporate facilitiesField operations, aerial survey sites, or urban areas
Employer & Industry UsageAerospace, defense, logistics, government agenciesAgriculture, media, surveying, infrastructure inspection

The Mobile Aviation Program Manager and Drone Operations Manager roles share overlapping certifications like FAA credentials and involve operational oversight. However, the Program Manager typically handles larger-scale aviation projects in more traditional settings, while the Drone Operations Manager focuses on unmanned aerial systems in specialized industries. Both roles require safety compliance and technical expertise but differ mainly in scope and application.

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Infographic showing various Mobile Aviation Program Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,696 per year, or $46 per hour.

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

The Program Manager is responsible for the overall knowledge, organization, direction and requirements of the contract effort.  The Program Manager is responsible for the timely report of information to ensure program efforts are met.


  • Demonstrates competence in project management and technical competence in discipline field(s)
  • Possesses knowledge of industry policies and practices such as FAR ISO 9001 and AS9110
  • Understands and complies with the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR), Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, requirements, policies and procedures
  • Provides cost and schedule estimating
  • Ensure program meets systems discipline, engineering specifications and commercial practices relating to weapon systems procurement and production.
  • Perform daily, weekly and monthly reporting as required
  • Participates in program meetings as required
  • Must be able to provide clear concise communication

Education:

  • BA/BS in Business, Management, Engineering or Science Required
  • Masters Preferred

Experience:

  • At least two years Program Management Experience Required
  • Four years Program Management Experience Preferred
  • MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project desired
  • Earned Value Management, Proposal Writing experience preferred
  • Aviation program experience desired. 
  • Must have or be able to obtain a Secret level clearance 

**Must be able to travel, including OCONUS locations. 

This is the minimum experience for a Program Manager.