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

Job-title file

Aircraft Operation

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

22 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $115,900, above the department median of $87,331.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $2.7M
Role median: $115,900
Agency median: $87,331
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$80,607$165,628+

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

How total compensation varies among the 22 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 Interior, the median of $115,900 ranks #6 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 Energy

$143,978 · 16

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

Page 1

Robert Mccormick

Aircraft Operation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$166,775

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $166,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,775
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Boise
Work county: Ada
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,775
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160160001
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Mccormick is a Aircraft Operation at Department of Interior based in Boise, Idaho. 2024 total compensation came to $166,775. They are classified at grade 13.

Nathan Olson

Aircraft Operation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$164,043

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $161,043
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,043
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Anchorage
Work county: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $161,043
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nathan Olson holds the role of Aircraft Operation at Department of Interior based in Anchorage, Alaska. In 2024, their total compensation was $164,043. Their pay grade is 14.

Paul Anderson

Aircraft Operation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$156,729

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $156,729
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,729
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Anchorage
Work county: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,729
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Paul Anderson works as a Aircraft Operation for Department of Interior based in Anchorage, Alaska. Paul earned $156,729 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Richard Richotte

Aircraft Operation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$156,729

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $156,729
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,729
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Anchorage
Work county: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,729
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Richotte holds the role of Aircraft Operation at Department of Interior based in Anchorage, Alaska. In 2024, their total compensation was $156,729. Their pay grade is 12.

Galen Howell

Aircraft Operation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$140,317

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $140,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,317
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Grand Canyon
Work county: Coconino
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,317
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040223005
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Galen Howell works as a Aircraft Operation for Department of Interior based in Grand Canyon, Arizona. Galen earned $140,317 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Justin Wiseman

Aircraft Operation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$132,619

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $132,619
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,619
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Denali Park
Work county: Denali
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,619
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 021546068
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Justin Wiseman holds the role of Aircraft Operation at Department of Interior based in Denali Park, Alaska. In 2024, their total compensation was $132,619. Their pay grade is 12.

Carl Helquist

Aircraft Operation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$124,583

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $124,583
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,583
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Fairbanks
Work county: Fairbanks North Star
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,583
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020770090
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carl Helquist is a Aircraft Operation at Department of Interior based in Fairbanks, Alaska. 2024 total compensation came to $124,583. They are classified at grade 12.

Brian Manning

Aircraft Operation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$124,583

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $124,583
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,583
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Fairbanks
Work county: Fairbanks North Star
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,583
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020770090
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Manning is a Aircraft Operation at Department of Interior based in Fairbanks, Alaska. 2024 total compensation came to $124,583. They are classified at grade 12.

Thomas Greil

Aircraft Operation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$121,396

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $120,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,396
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Boise
Work county: Ada
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,646
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160160001
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Thomas Greil serves as a Aircraft Operation based in Boise, Idaho. Their 2024 pay totaled $121,396. They are classified at grade 13.

Christopher Greeley

Aircraft Operation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$117,948

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $117,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,948
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Boise
Work county: Ada
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,198
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160160001
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Greeley works as a Aircraft Operation for Department of Interior based in Boise, Idaho. Christopher earned $117,948 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Hazel Moore

Aircraft Operation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$117,198

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $117,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,198
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Boise
Work county: Ada
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,198
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160160001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Hazel Moore is a Aircraft Operation at Department of Interior based in Boise, Idaho. 2024 total compensation came to $117,198. They are classified at grade 13.

Kara Hilwig

Aircraft Operation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$114,602

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $114,602
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,602
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Dillingham
Work county: Dillingham
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $114,602
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020580070
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kara Hilwig is a Aircraft Operation at Department of Interior based in Dillingham, Alaska. 2024 total compensation came to $114,602. They are classified at grade 12.

Daniel Pepin

Aircraft Operation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$114,602

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $114,602
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,602
Pay grade: 12
Work city: King Salmon
Work county: Bristol Bay
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $114,602
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 021283060
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Pepin is a Aircraft Operation at Department of Interior based in King Salmon, Alaska. 2024 total compensation came to $114,602. They are classified at grade 12.

Brett Nigus

Aircraft Operation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$111,828

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $111,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,828
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Fairbanks
Work county: Fairbanks North Star
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,328
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020770090
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brett Nigus holds the role of Aircraft Operation at Department of Interior based in Fairbanks, Alaska. In 2024, their total compensation was $111,828. Their pay grade is 12.

Andre Mascheroni

Aircraft Operation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$110,583

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $110,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $279
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,583
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Mccall
Work county: Valley
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,304
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160990085
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andre Mascheroni is a Aircraft Operation at Department of Interior based in Mccall, Idaho. 2024 total compensation came to $110,583. They are classified at grade 13.

Christopher Swisher

Aircraft Operation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$108,293

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $108,054
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $239
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,293
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Palmer
Work county: Matanuska-Susitna
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,054
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 022000170
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Christopher Swisher serves as a Aircraft Operation based in Palmer, Alaska. Their 2024 pay totaled $108,293. They are classified at grade 12.

Frederick Goodwin

Aircraft Operation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$107,250

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $107,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,250
Pay grade: 12
Work county: Collier
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,250
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 120000021
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Frederick Goodwin serves as a Aircraft Operation based in Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $107,250. They are classified at grade 12.

Ian Morris

Aircraft Operation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$100,588

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $100,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,588
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Boulder City
Work county: Clark
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $100,588
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320021003
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ian Morris holds the role of Aircraft Operation at Department of Interior based in Boulder City, Nevada. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,588. Their pay grade is 12.

Lisa Allen

Aircraft Operation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$98,961

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $98,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $406
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,961
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Boise
Work county: Ada
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,555
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160160001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lisa Allen is a Aircraft Operation at Department of Interior based in Boise, Idaho. 2024 total compensation came to $98,961. They are classified at grade 12.

Zachary Lyall

Aircraft Operation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$98,232

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $98,232
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,232
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Soldotna
Work county: Kenai Peninsula
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,232
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 022407122
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Zachary Lyall holds the role of Aircraft Operation at Department of Interior based in Soldotna, Alaska. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,232. Their pay grade is 12.

Hans Germann

Aircraft Operation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$95,970

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $95,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $313
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,970
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Boise
Work county: Ada
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,657
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160160001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Hans Germann is a Aircraft Operation at Department of Interior based in Boise, Idaho. 2024 total compensation came to $95,970. They are classified at grade 12.

Michael Francis

Aircraft Operation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$80,607

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $80,591
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,607
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Boise
Work county: Ada
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,591
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160160001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Francis works as a Aircraft Operation for Department of Interior based in Boise, Idaho. Michael earned $80,607 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.