Management / Transportation Management

Airport Director

An Airport Director is the chief executive responsible for the overall management, strategic planning, and operational oversight of an airport. This role involves coordinating with airlines, government agencies, and stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable airport operations.

Average monthly gross

4,723 EUR

4 validated salaries

Median

4,650 EUR

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

2,953 EUR - 6,550 EUR

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Airport Director

ISCO

1324

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

4 records
Clear

By seniority

Junior 1 validated salaries
2,590 EUR 2,590 EUR - 2,590 EUR
Senior 1 validated salaries
3,800 EUR 3,800 EUR - 3,800 EUR
Lead / Expert 2 validated salaries
6,250 EUR 5,500 EUR - 7,000 EUR

Yearly trend

4,723 EUR
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Latvia 5,433 EUR 3
United Kingdom 2,590 EUR 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
DHL Latvija SIA 5,433 EUR 3
Revolut 2,590 EUR 1

Top cities

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How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Senior

Alternate titles

Airport Manager Airport Chief Executive Airport General Manager Director of Aviation

Skills

Hard skills

Strategic Planning Financial Management Regulatory Compliance Airport Operations Management Safety Management Systems Emergency Response Planning Budgeting Contract Negotiation

Soft skills

Leadership Communication Decision Making Stakeholder Management Problem Solving Crisis Management

Tools

Airport Management Software Microsoft Office Suite Project Management Tools

Certifications

Certified Airport Executive (CAE) Accredited Airport Executive (AAE) Project Management Professional (PMP)

Employment context

Industries

Aviation Transportation Logistics Government

Company types

Airport Authority Government Agency Private Airport Operator Public-Private Partnership

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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