Manager, Commercial Development
Pilot and work through the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across saudi with 2 recent postings.
A Manager, Commercial Development in the GCC region requires Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, Speaking, Critical Thinking. Pilot and manage the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 12,000 AED | 21,000 AED | 32,500 AED | 45,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 11,500 SAR | 20,000 SAR | 31,000 SAR | 43,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 13,000 QAR | 22,000 QAR | 34,000 QAR | 47,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,000 KWD | 1,750 KWD | 2,700 KWD | 3,700 KWD |
| Oman | 1,100 OMR | 1,900 OMR | 3,000 OMR | 4,150 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,050 BHD | 1,800 BHD | 2,850 BHD | 3,900 BHD |
How Manager, Commercial Development pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- Cereal Partners Worldwide (Nestlé & General Mills)
- Cereal Partners Worldwide
Active markets
- saudi
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Check aircraft prior to flights to ensure that the engines, controls, instruments, and other systems are functioning properly.
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Co-pilot aircraft or perform captain's duties, as required.
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Consider airport altitudes, outside temperatures, plane weights, and wind speeds and directions to calculate the speed needed to become airborne.
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Use instrumentation to pilot aircraft when visibility is poor.
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Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
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Order changes in fuel supplies, loads, routes, or schedules to ensure safety of flights.
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Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment.
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Plan flights according to government and company regulations, using aeronautical charts and navigation instruments.
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