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What is an avionics supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an avionics supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $34.07 an hour? That's $70,858 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 9,000 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreAvionics SupervisorUS Average
Salary
5.5

Avg. Salary $70,858

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.3

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
2.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.24%

Asian 2.11%

Black or African American 8.29%

Hispanic or Latino 15.83%

Unknown 4.51%

White 68.01%

Gender

female 5.71%

male 94.29%

Age - 50
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 50
Stress level
9.3

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.4

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
2.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Avionics supervisor career paths

Key steps to become an avionics supervisor

  1. Explore avionics supervisor education requirements

    Most common avionics supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    37.1 %

    Associate

    36.3 %

    Master's

    11.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific avionics supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Safety Procedures18.30%
    FAA12.24%
    Airframe8.44%
    Direct Supervision7.54%
    Avionics Systems4.58%
  3. Complete relevant avionics supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New avionics supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an avionics supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real avionics supervisor resumes.
  4. Research avionics supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage the avionics maintenance requirements and supervise the personnel for the S-3B aircraft at home and deploy in the combat zones.
    • Coordinate and manage required logistics support, and direct, document, and monitor aircraft cannibalization.
    • Conduct 1st high-speed data system installation, obtaining STC approval prior to Gulfstream.
    • Incorporate cross training and OJT programs to ensure all plan activities are met.
  5. Apply for avionics supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an avionics supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average avionics supervisor salary

The average avionics supervisor salary in the United States is $70,858 per year or $34 per hour. Avionics supervisor salaries range between $52,000 and $95,000 per year.

Average avionics supervisor salary
$70,858 Yearly
$34.07 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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