This study examines the impact of motivation on employee performance in the aviation industry. The researcher hypothesizes that competitive salary, a flexible environment, promotion opportunities, job security, and benefits each positively impact employee performance. A survey of 100 employees finds that all the motivation factors are strongly correlated with each other and employee performance. The study concludes that properly motivating employees through these factors can enhance organizational performance and profits. The results provide guidance for motivating employees, especially in service sectors like aviation.