Airman first class vs support manager

The differences between airman first classes and support managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become an airman first class, becoming a support manager takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, a support manager has an average salary of $90,297, which is higher than the $86,712 average annual salary of an airman first class.

The top three skills for an airman first class include combat, weapon systems and logistics. The most important skills for a support manager are project management, technical support, and powerpoint.

Airman first class vs support manager overview

	Airman First Class	Support Manager
Yearly salary	$86,712	$90,297
Hourly rate	$41.69	$43.41
Growth rate	8%	6%
Number of jobs	30,292	172,628
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 51%
Average age	44	47
Years of experience	4	6

Airman first class vs support manager salary

Airman first classes and support managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Airman First Class	Support Manager
Average salary	$86,712	$90,297
Salary range	Between $44,000 And $170,000	Between $58,000 And $140,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Meta
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between airman first class and support manager education

There are a few differences between an airman first class and a support manager in terms of educational background:

	Airman First Class	Support Manager
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	California State University - Bakersfield	California State University - Bakersfield

Airman first class vs support manager demographics

Here are the differences between airman first classes' and support managers' demographics:

	Airman First Class	Support Manager
Average age	44	47
Gender ratio	Male, 74.6% Female, 25.4%	Male, 59.8% Female, 40.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.0% Unknown, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 6.0% White, 58.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% Asian, 5.7% White, 61.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	12%	8%

Differences between airman first class and support manager duties and responsibilities

Airman first class example responsibilities.

Coordinate and manage multiple implementations of EDI transactions.
Lead basic reconnaissance operations and report enemy movements to commanding officers.
Review, analyze, and disseminate intelligence information for senior leadership, combat and mobility aircrews ensuring information is timely/accurate.
Promote to new e-Business team.
Certify in CPR from adult to infant.
Generate reports and create PowerPoint presentations for superiors to use at meetings.

Support manager example responsibilities.

Lead the team to a successful ISO audit with commendation for processes and documentation.
Utilize AutoTask for managing tickets, field technicians, and scheduling POS installs with store owners or managers.
Manage dependencies for the build out, maintenance, and ongoing support of QA environments during the CME/NYMEX and CME/CBOT mergers.
Manage eight AS/400 and Unix lab technicians, responsible troubleshooting and maintaining the AS400 & UNIX systems that support customer functionality.
Manage payroll issues, authore and perform performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
Develop and implement strategic merchandising plans to achieve revenue objectives and reduce expenditures while ensuring payroll remains within budget.

Airman first class vs support manager skills

Common airman first class skills

Combat, 16%
Weapon Systems, 5%
Logistics, 5%
Individual Training, 5%
Leadership, 4%
PFC, 4%

Common support manager skills

Project Management, 7%
Technical Support, 6%
PowerPoint, 6%
Windows, 6%
Logistics, 5%
Support Services, 5%