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Job outlook for aviation consultants in the United States
Are aviation consultant jobs in demand?
Aviation consultant job and salary trends over time
Aviation consultant jobs over time
Aviation consultant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 966 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,034 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,078 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,091 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,121 | 0.00% |
Average aviation consultant salary over time
Aviation consultant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $75,065 | $36.09 | +1.8% |
| 2025 | $73,730 | $35.45 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | $72,920 | $35.06 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $71,534 | $34.39 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | $69,394 | $33.36 | +1.7% |
Aviation consultant jobs by state
Most common states for aviation consultants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 168 | 19% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 203 | 15% |
| 3 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 551 | 11% |
| 4 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 438 | 11% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 70 | 10% |
| 6 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 272 | 9% |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 59 | 6% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 260 | 4% |
| 9 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 154 | 4% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 122 | 4% |
| 11 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 41 | 4% |
| 12 | Vermont | 623,657 | 28 | 4% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 341 | 3% |
| 14 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 269 | 3% |
| 15 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 229 | 3% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 169 | 3% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 45 | 3% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 44 | 3% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 26 | 3% |
| 20 | California | 39,536,653 | 939 | 2% |
Most common cities for aviation consultants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | 1 | 4% | $81,562 |
Aviation Consultant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of aviation consultant experts
California Baptist University
Wittenberg University
What skills stand out on Aviation Consultant resumes?
John Marselus: Ratings, degrees, internships, experience.
What soft skills should all Aviation Consultants possess?
John Marselus: Decision-making, teamwork, ability to process and prioritize information.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Aviation Consultants?
John Marselus: Crew resource management, aeronautical decision making, risk mitigation, ability to fly.
What skills will help Aviation Consultants earn the most?
John Marselus: Flight instructor rating, multi-engine commercial rating, Air Transport Pilot rating.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Aviation Consultants to find work opportunities?
Nancy McHugh Ph.D.: I think that there are opportunities in most parts of the country. It is more about what sort of work students are looking for. A lot of philosophy majors go to law school or into non-profit work. There are opportunities for that everywhere. We've had several students go into public health graduate programs, which also has lots of geographic options. That so many of us are learning to work well-remotely is opening up a lot of options for where people live that are not as tied to the location of one's employment. Thus, I'd say most locations can be ideal locations. It is a matter of what individuals are looking for.