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

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Aircraft Operation at Department of Energy, U.S. Federal Government

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

20 employees hold this title in Department of Energy. Median total compensation for the role is $153,547, above the department median of $143,402.

Employees: 20
Total payroll: $1.8M
Role median: $153,547
Agency median: $143,402
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$191,627+

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

How total compensation varies among the 20 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 $153,547 ranks #4 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Transportation

$197,450 · 121

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$195,200 · 15

Department of Justice

$167,001 · 20

Department of State

$145,026 · 5

Department of Interior

$136,561 · 30

Department of Homeland Security

$117,081 · 1

Department of Agriculture

$109,985 · 145

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.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Energy

Accounting 350
Administrative Officer 47
Archeology 45
Auditing 212
Budget Analysis 370
Civil Engineering 295
Contracting 800
Economist 218
Electrical Engineering 654
Electrical Power Controlling 216
Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic 61
Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic 140
Electronics Engineering 135
Electronics Mechanic 55
Emergency Management Specialist 155
Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee 40
Engineering Technical 39
Environmental Protection Specialist 136
Equal Employment Opportunity 35
Equipment Facilities, and Services 76
Facility Operations Services 39
Financial Administration and Program 170
Financial Analysis 51
Fish Biology 45
Foreign Affairs 184
General Attorney 791
General Business and Industry 937
General Engineering 1,941
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 96
General Physical Science 963
Grants Management 218
Health Physics 38
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic 37
High Voltage Electrician 676
Human Resources Assistance 44
Human Resources Management 436
Industrial Hygiene 36
Information Technology Management 1,016
International Relations 59
Loan Specialist 55
Management and Program Analysis 1,859
Mathematical Statistics 49
Mechanical Engineering 78
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,548
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 193
Operations Research 127
Paralegal Specialist 40
Physics 46
Program Management 762
Public Affairs 118
Public Utilities Specialist 540
Quality Assurance 37
Realty 90
Records and Information Management 37
Safety and Occupational Health Management 121
Secretary 45
Security Administration 468
Statistics 67
Training Instruction 48
Transportation Specialist 48

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

James May

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$191,898

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $187,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,898
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,198
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $141,817
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

James May is a Aircraft Operation at Department of Energy based in Portland, Oregon. 2025 total compensation came to $191,898. They are classified at grade 15.

Richard Westra

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$191,184

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $188,934
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,184
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,934
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,204
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

Richard Westra holds the role of Aircraft Operation at Department of Energy based in Lakewood, Colorado. In 2025, their total compensation was $191,184. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Mcmahan

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$188,310

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $183,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,310
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,510
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

Michael Mcmahan works as a Aircraft Operation for Department of Energy based in Portland, Oregon. Michael earned $188,310 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Rory Kirkendall

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$170,531

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $168,031
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,531
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Folsom
Work state: California
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $168,031
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 061300067
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

Rory Kirkendall works as a Aircraft Operation for Department of Energy based in Folsom, California. Rory earned $170,531 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Todd Slade

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$168,031

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $168,031
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,031
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $168,031
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

At Department of Energy, Todd Slade serves as a Aircraft Operation based in Lakewood, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $168,031. They are classified at grade 13.

Charles Phillips Iii

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$159,461

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $158,211
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,461
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Spokane
Work state: Washington
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,211
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 532110063
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

Charles Phillips Iii is a Aircraft Operation at Department of Energy based in Spokane, Washington. 2026 total compensation came to $159,461. They are classified at grade 13.

In Sung Cho

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$158,184

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $156,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,184
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,634
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

At Department of Energy, In Sung Cho serves as a Aircraft Operation based in Portland, Oregon. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,184. They are classified at grade 13.

Logan Schuck

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$158,059

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $158,059
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,059
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Phoenix
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,059
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

Logan Schuck holds the role of Aircraft Operation at Department of Energy based in Phoenix, Arizona. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,059. Their pay grade is 13.

Peter Renggli

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$155,366

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $153,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,366
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Redmond
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,816
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 411720017
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

Peter Renggli holds the role of Aircraft Operation at Department of Energy based in Redmond, Oregon. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,366. Their pay grade is 13.

Scott Hauge

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$153,816

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $153,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,816
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bismarck
Work state: North Dakota
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,816
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 380370015
Duty Station State: ND
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

Scott Hauge works as a Aircraft Operation for Department of Energy based in Bismarck, North Dakota. Scott earned $153,816 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Mitchell Cooke

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$153,277

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $152,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,277
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $152,027
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

Mitchell Cooke holds the role of Aircraft Operation at Department of Energy based in Portland, Oregon. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,277. Their pay grade is 13.

Donald Wood

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

Redacted

withheld by the source

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: Redacted
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: Redacted
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan: Employees in the National Nuclear Secuirty Administration's Professional, Technical, and Administrative Career Path
Pay Plan (OPM): NQ

Donald Wood holds the role of Aircraft Operation at Department of Energy based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Michael Gregory

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

Redacted

withheld by the source

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: Redacted
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: Redacted
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan: Employees in the National Nuclear Secuirty Administration's Professional, Technical, and Administrative Career Path
Pay Plan (OPM): NQ

Michael Gregory holds the role of Aircraft Operation at Department of Energy based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Jonathan Niebes

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

Redacted

withheld by the source

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: Redacted
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: Redacted
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan: Employees in the National Nuclear Secuirty Administration's Professional, Technical, and Administrative Career Path
Pay Plan (OPM): NQ

At Department of Energy, Jonathan Niebes serves as a Aircraft Operation based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Robert Ring

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

Redacted

withheld by the source

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: Redacted
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: Redacted
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan: Employees in the National Nuclear Secuirty Administration's Professional, Technical, and Administrative Career Path
Pay Plan (OPM): NQ

At Department of Energy, Robert Ring serves as a Aircraft Operation based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Timothy Skypeck

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

Redacted

withheld by the source

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: Redacted
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: Redacted
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan: Employees in the National Nuclear Secuirty Administration's Professional, Technical, and Administrative Career Path
Pay Plan (OPM): NQ

Timothy Skypeck holds the role of Aircraft Operation at Department of Energy based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

John Vaught

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

Redacted

withheld by the source

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: Redacted
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: Redacted
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan: Employees in the National Nuclear Secuirty Administration's Professional, Technical, and Administrative Career Path
Pay Plan (OPM): NQ

John Vaught is a Aircraft Operation at Department of Energy based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Robert Blanchard

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

Redacted

withheld by the source

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: Redacted
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: Redacted
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan: Employees in the National Nuclear Secuirty Administration's Professional, Technical, and Administrative Career Path
Pay Plan (OPM): NQ

Robert Blanchard works as a Aircraft Operation for Department of Energy based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Joel Borgan

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

Redacted

withheld by the source

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: Redacted
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: Redacted
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan: Employees in the National Nuclear Secuirty Administration's Professional, Technical, and Administrative Career Path
Pay Plan (OPM): NQ

At Department of Energy, Joel Borgan serves as a Aircraft Operation based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Eric Davis

Aircraft Operation/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

Redacted

withheld by the source

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: Redacted
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: Redacted
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan: Employees in the National Nuclear Secuirty Administration's Professional, Technical, and Administrative Career Path
Pay Plan (OPM): NQ

Eric Davis is a Aircraft Operation at Department of Energy based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.