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Internova

Sr. Airline Ticketing Specialist

$100K/yr

Handles exception ticketing, customer calls, queue management and emails in a call center ... Responsible for supporting the operational recommendations to achieve customer service & call ...

Breeze Airways

Senior Product Manager

Cottonwood Heights, UT · On-site

$120K - $158K/yr

... Airline Operations, Guest Experience, Information Systems, Marketing, Revenue Management, and ... senior executives, while continually building professional and productive relationships. * Provide ...

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How much do senior airline operations management jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior airline operations management in the United States is $98,723.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,000.00 and $121,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Airline Operations Management vs Airline Operations Coordinator?

AspectSenior Airline Operations ManagementAirline Operations Coordinator
CredentialsExperience in airline management, industry certificationsRelevant experience, possibly entry-level certifications
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, leadership, high-level decision makingOperational support, coordination tasks, daily airline activities
Employer & Industry UsageAirlines, aviation companies, management rolesAirlines, airport operations, support roles
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding senior roles, career progressionEntry-level roles, daily operational tasks

Senior Airline Operations Management involves strategic leadership and decision-making at a high level within airline companies, requiring extensive experience. In contrast, Airline Operations Coordinators focus on supporting daily airline functions and operational tasks. The senior role emphasizes management and planning, while the coordinator role is more about execution and support.

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Infographic showing various Senior Airline Operations Management job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 18% Locum Tenens, 67% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 2% Summer. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,723 per year, or $47.5 per hour.

Project Manager - Airline Crew Management / Flight Operations Software

MM International

Dallas, TX • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Role: Project Manager – Airline Crew Management Systems

We are seeking a senior Project Manager with strong airline domain experience to lead enterprise software implementation projects focused on crew management, flight operations, and planning systems.

This is a client-facing role requiring deep understanding of airline operations and experience managing complex, multi-system integrations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of airline operations software implementations

  • Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables

  • Work directly with airline stakeholders to gather requirements and define solutions

  • Oversee integrations between crew management, flight operations, and related systems

  • Drive stakeholder communication, reporting, and executive updates

  • Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies

  • Support RFP/RFI responses and customer presentations

  • Ensure smooth adoption through change management practices

Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of Project Management experience in enterprise software delivery

  • Mandatory experience in airline / aviation domain

  • Strong exposure to crew management, crew scheduling, or flight operations systems

  • Proven experience managing client-facing implementation projects

  • Experience handling system integrations

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred:

  • PMP Certification

  • Agile / PMBOK knowledge

  • Experience with tools like Jira, MS Project, Confluence

Note: Candidates without airline or aviation domain experience will not be considered.