U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Energy / Aircraft Operation

Job-title file

Aircraft Operation

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

16 employees hold this title in Department of Energy. Median total compensation for the role is $143,978, above the department median of $134,419.

Employees: 16
Total payroll: $1.6M
Role median: $143,978
Agency median: $134,419
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$186,527+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 16 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Aircraft Operation is held in 8 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Energy, the median of $143,978 ranks #5 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$188,965 · 13

Department of Transportation

$179,687 · 114

Department of Justice

$164,726 · 20

Department of State

$158,307 · 3

Department of Interior

$115,900 · 22

Department of Agriculture

$111,062 · 112

Department of Homeland Security

$103,409 · 1

Median total compensation for the Aircraft Operation role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Richard Westra

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$187,779

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $185,779
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,779
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,779
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Westra holds the role of Aircraft Operation at Department of Energy based in Lakewood, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $187,779. Their pay grade is 14.

James May

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$183,604

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $178,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,604
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,654
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James May is a Aircraft Operation at Department of Energy based in Portland, Oregon. 2024 total compensation came to $183,604. They are classified at grade 15.

Todd Slade

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$163,588

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $163,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,588
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,588
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Todd Slade serves as a Aircraft Operation based in Lakewood, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $163,588. They are classified at grade 13.

Rory Kirkendall

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$159,044

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $159,044
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,044
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Folsom
Work county: Sacramento
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,044
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061300067
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rory Kirkendall works as a Aircraft Operation for Department of Energy based in Folsom, California. Rory earned $159,044 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Michael Mcmahan

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$153,488

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $148,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,488
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,538
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Mcmahan works as a Aircraft Operation for Department of Energy based in Portland, Oregon. Michael earned $153,488 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Logan Schuck

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$150,283

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $149,483
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,283
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Phoenix
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,483
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Logan Schuck holds the role of Aircraft Operation at Department of Energy based in Phoenix, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $150,283. Their pay grade is 13.

Iii Phillips

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$148,420

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $145,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,420
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Spokane
Work county: Spokane
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,470
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532110063
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Iii Phillips serves as a Aircraft Operation based in Spokane, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,420. They are classified at grade 13.

Scott Hauge

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$145,970

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $145,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,970
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bismarck
Work county: Burleigh
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,470
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 380370015
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Scott Hauge works as a Aircraft Operation for Department of Energy based in Bismarck, North Dakota. Scott earned $145,970 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Mitchell Cooke

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$141,986

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $139,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,986
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,036
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mitchell Cooke holds the role of Aircraft Operation at Department of Energy based in Portland, Oregon. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,986. Their pay grade is 13.

In Cho

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$139,036

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $139,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,036
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,036
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

In Cho works as a Aircraft Operation for Department of Energy based in Portland, Oregon. In earned $139,036 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jonathan Niebes

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: ##
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): NQ

At Department of Energy, Jonathan Niebes serves as a Aircraft Operation based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade ##.

Robert Ring

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: ##
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): NQ

At Department of Energy, Robert Ring serves as a Aircraft Operation based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade ##.

Timothy Skypeck

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: ##
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): NQ

Timothy Skypeck holds the role of Aircraft Operation at Department of Energy based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is ##.

John Vaught

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: ##
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): NQ

John Vaught is a Aircraft Operation at Department of Energy based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade ##.

Donald Wood

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: ##
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): NQ

Donald Wood holds the role of Aircraft Operation at Department of Energy based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is ##.

Michael Gregory

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: ##
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): NQ

Michael Gregory holds the role of Aircraft Operation at Department of Energy based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is ##.