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AR Department of Aeronautics

Source file: Arkansas — State Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The AR Department of Aeronautics is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 4 employees with median total compensation of $79,262; the highest distinct record was $114,390.

Year
2026
Employees
4
Median total
$79,262
Highest record
$114,390

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$57,351$114,390+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 4 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($79,262) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$82,566 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$57,351
$57,352
$79,262
$101,173
$114,390

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $114,390 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $57,351. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

Jerry Chism

Director of Aeronautics/AR Department of Aeronautics

2026 total comp
$114,390
Sub-department
SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay
$114,390
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,390
Hire date
01-04-2004
Pay grade
SPC08
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PPE15C
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22184771

Jerry Chism is a Director of Aeronautics at AR Department of Aeronautics within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-04-2004. 2026 total compensation came to $114,390. They are classified at grade SPC08.

Richard Mills

Engineer Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Aeronautics

2026 total comp
$101,173
Sub-department
SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay
$101,173
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,173
Hire date
09-30-1991
Pay grade
SPC06
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
SEN02P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22094198

Richard Mills holds the role of Engineer Supervisor/Expert at AR Department of Aeronautics within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 09-30-1991. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,173. Their pay grade is SPC06.

Melissa Ray

Commerce Program Coordinator/AR Department of Aeronautics

2026 total comp
$57,352
Sub-department
STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay
$57,352
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,352
Hire date
04-27-2018
Pay grade
SGS07
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PCO01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22182229

Melissa Ray is a Commerce Program Coordinator at AR Department of Aeronautics within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-27-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $57,352. They are classified at grade SGS07.

Kay Finkbeiner-Groce

Executive Assistant/AR Department of Aeronautics

2026 total comp
$57,351
Sub-department
STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay
$57,351
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,351
Hire date
10-09-2009
Pay grade
SGS07
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PAS08I
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22094197

At AR Department of Aeronautics, Kay Finkbeiner-Groce serves as a Executive Assistant within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-09-2009. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,351. They are classified at grade SGS07.