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

Job-title file

Aircraft Operation at Department of Justice, 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 Justice. Median total compensation for the role is $167,001, above the department median of $159,534.

Employees: 20
Total payroll: $3.3M
Role median: $167,001
Agency median: $159,534
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$131,571$188,573+

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 Justice, the median of $167,001 ranks #3 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Transportation

$197,450 · 121

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$195,200 · 15

Department of Energy

$153,547 · 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 Justice

Accounting 196
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 52
Administrative Law Judge 6
Administrative Officer 180
Architecture 12
Auditing 373
Budget Analysis 215
Building Management 7
Civil Rights Analysis 14
Contracting 185
Data Science Series 9
Economist 61
Electronics Technical 7
Equal Employment Opportunity 25
Equal Opportunity Compliance 29
Equal Opportunity Investigation 12
Financial Administration and Program 314
Financial Analysis 11
Financial Clerical and Assistance 8
Financial Management 9
General Arts and Information 7
General Attorney 6,810
General Business and Industry 94
General Health Science 6
General Legal and Kindred Administration 974
General Physical Science 15
Government Information Specialist 88
Grants Management 388
History 7
Human Resources Assistance 26
Human Resources Management 355
Information Technology Management 706
Language Specialist 116
Law Clerk 77
Legal Assistance 454
Legal Instruments Examining 41
Legal Occupations Student Trainee 22
Librarian 29
Management and Program Analysis 661
Mathematical Statistics 8
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,237
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 101
Operations Research 7
Paralegal Specialist 884
Patent Attorney 22
Program Management 113
Public Affairs 59
Records and Information Management 35
Secretary 32
Security Administration 365
Social Science 115
Social Work 10
Statistics 82
Support Services Administration 36
Technical Information Services 8
Telecommunications 11
Training Instruction 15
Transportation Specialist 12
Writing and Editing 17

Record list

Employees with this title

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Kenneth Carmichael

Aircraft Operation/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$188,573

Sub-department: United States Marshals Service
Base pay: $188,573
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,573
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,573
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ08
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

Kenneth Carmichael is a Aircraft Operation at Department of Justice based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 2026 total compensation came to $188,573. They are classified at grade 14.

Michael Dudzinski

Aircraft Operation/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$188,573

Sub-department: United States Marshals Service
Base pay: $188,573
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,573
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,573
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ08
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

Michael Dudzinski holds the role of Aircraft Operation at Department of Justice based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 2026, their total compensation was $188,573. Their pay grade is 14.

Richard Pingrey

Aircraft Operation/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$188,573

Sub-department: United States Marshals Service
Base pay: $188,573
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,573
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,573
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ08
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

Richard Pingrey works as a Aircraft Operation for Department of Justice based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Richard earned $188,573 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

David Cooper

Aircraft Operation/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$171,396

Sub-department: United States Marshals Service
Base pay: $171,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,396
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,396
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ08
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

David Cooper works as a Aircraft Operation for Department of Justice based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. David earned $171,396 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Samirah Abdelfattah

Aircraft Operation/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$171,396

Sub-department: United States Marshals Service
Base pay: $171,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,396
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kansas City
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: Z

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,396
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ08
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 294120047
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

At Department of Justice, Samirah Abdelfattah serves as a Aircraft Operation based in Kansas City, Missouri. Their 2026 pay totaled $171,396. They are classified at grade 13.

Joel Laplante

Aircraft Operation/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$171,396

Sub-department: United States Marshals Service
Base pay: $171,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,396
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,396
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ08
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

Joel Laplante is a Aircraft Operation at Department of Justice based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 2026 total compensation came to $171,396. They are classified at grade 13.

John Phillabaum

Aircraft Operation/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$171,396

Sub-department: United States Marshals Service
Base pay: $171,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,396
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,396
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ08
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

John Phillabaum works as a Aircraft Operation for Department of Justice based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. John earned $171,396 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Andrew Sroczynski

Aircraft Operation/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$171,396

Sub-department: United States Marshals Service
Base pay: $171,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,396
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,396
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ08
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

Andrew Sroczynski is a Aircraft Operation at Department of Justice based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 2026 total compensation came to $171,396. They are classified at grade 13.

Jason Crain

Aircraft Operation/Department of Justice

2025 total comp

$169,699

Sub-department: United States Marshals Service
Base pay: $169,699
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,699
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,699
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ08
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

At Department of Justice, Jason Crain serves as a Aircraft Operation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their 2025 pay totaled $169,699. They are classified at grade 13.

Robert Richardson

Aircraft Operation/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$167,001

Sub-department: United States Marshals Service
Base pay: $167,001
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,001
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,001
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ08
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

Robert Richardson works as a Aircraft Operation for Department of Justice based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Robert earned $167,001 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Nicholas Varner

Aircraft Operation/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$167,001

Sub-department: United States Marshals Service
Base pay: $167,001
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,001
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,001
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ08
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

Nicholas Varner holds the role of Aircraft Operation at Department of Justice based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,001. Their pay grade is 13.

Richard Smith

Aircraft Operation/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$166,865

Sub-department: United States Marshals Service
Base pay: $166,865
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,865
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,865
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ08
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

At Department of Justice, Richard Smith serves as a Aircraft Operation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their 2024 pay totaled $166,865. They are classified at grade 13.

Marvin Ashbaker

Aircraft Operation/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$166,865

Sub-department: United States Marshals Service
Base pay: $166,865
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,865
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,865
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ08
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

Marvin Ashbaker works as a Aircraft Operation for Department of Justice based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Marvin earned $166,865 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Roland Olson

Aircraft Operation/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$164,395

Sub-department: United States Marshals Service
Base pay: $164,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,395
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Kansas City
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: Keith

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,395
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ08
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 294120047
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

Roland Olson works as a Aircraft Operation for Department of Justice based in Kansas City, Missouri. Roland earned $164,395 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Albert

Aircraft Operation/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$158,211

Sub-department: United States Marshals Service
Base pay: $158,211
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,211
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,211
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ08
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

Michael Albert works as a Aircraft Operation for Department of Justice based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Michael earned $158,211 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Stephen Slaughter

Aircraft Operation/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$158,211

Sub-department: United States Marshals Service
Base pay: $158,211
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,211
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kansas City
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,211
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ08
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 294120047
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

Stephen Slaughter holds the role of Aircraft Operation at Department of Justice based in Kansas City, Missouri. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,211. Their pay grade is 13.

John Kersey

Aircraft Operation/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$153,816

Sub-department: United States Marshals Service
Base pay: $153,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,816
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kansas City
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,816
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ08
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 294120047
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

John Kersey holds the role of Aircraft Operation at Department of Justice based in Kansas City, Missouri. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,816. Their pay grade is 13.

Karl Dittmer

Aircraft Operation/Department of Justice

2025 total comp

$147,942

Sub-department: United States Marshals Service
Base pay: $147,942
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,942
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $147,942
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ08
Basic Pay (before locality): $102,029
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

At Department of Justice, Karl Dittmer serves as a Aircraft Operation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,942. They are classified at grade 13.

Troy Chaddon

Aircraft Operation/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$145,026

Sub-department: United States Marshals Service
Base pay: $145,026
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,026
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,026
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ08
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

Troy Chaddon is a Aircraft Operation at Department of Justice based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 2026 total compensation came to $145,026. They are classified at grade 13.

Lars Nedwick

Aircraft Operation/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$131,571

Sub-department: United States Marshals Service
Base pay: $131,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,571
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Ivar

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,571
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ08
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 2181

At Department of Justice, Lars Nedwick serves as a Aircraft Operation based in Anchorage, Alaska. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,571. They are classified at grade 12.