Flight test supervisor vs facility supervisor

The differences between flight test supervisors and facility supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a flight test supervisor and a facility supervisor. Additionally, a flight test supervisor has an average salary of $76,547, which is higher than the $41,114 average annual salary of a facility supervisor.

The top three skills for a flight test supervisor include safety procedures, FAA and flight operations. The most important skills for a facility supervisor are customer service, safety procedures, and OSHA.

Flight test supervisor vs facility supervisor overview

	Flight Test Supervisor	Facility Supervisor
Yearly salary	$76,547	$41,114
Hourly rate	$36.80	$19.77
Growth rate	6%	7%
Number of jobs	26,742	19,423
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 59%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	4	4

Flight test supervisor vs facility supervisor salary

Flight test supervisors and facility supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Flight Test Supervisor	Facility Supervisor
Average salary	$76,547	$41,114
Salary range	Between $47,000 And $122,000	Between $26,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	-	Boston, MA
Highest paying state	-	New Jersey
Best paying company	-	Maxim Integrated
Best paying industry	-	Media

Differences between flight test supervisor and facility supervisor education

There are a few differences between a flight test supervisor and a facility supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Flight Test Supervisor	Facility Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 59%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Flight test supervisor vs facility supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between flight test supervisors' and facility supervisors' demographics:

	Flight Test Supervisor	Facility Supervisor
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 68.4% Female, 31.6%	Male, 74.2% Female, 25.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.3% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 15.9% Asian, 2.1% White, 67.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 8.1% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 15.6% Asian, 2.1% White, 68.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between flight test supervisor and facility supervisor duties and responsibilities

Flight test supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage intermediate-level maintenance on fighter aircraft release and gun systems.
Developed/Execute bilateral air component rear area security combat support policy, training directives, and programs target at reducing risks.
Develop annual and strategic corporate business plans that NASA headquarters approve for funding and implementation.

Facility supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage work order data base and ensure all work request are being complete on time and KPI's are meet.
Perform preventive and building maintenance tasks; caulks windows and doors, routine plumbing, electrical repairs and replaces broken windows.
Provide technical assistance to project engineers on HVAC and refrigeration unit installations for new additional student dormitory construction projects.
Conduct landscaping such as mowing lawns and trimming shrubbery
Prepare and maintain AutoCAD drawings for seating modifications.
Develop and maintain ERP and EHS process manuals for company.

Flight test supervisor vs facility supervisor skills

Common flight test supervisor skills

Safety Procedures, 22%
FAA, 19%
Flight Operations, 15%
Aircraft Maintenance, 13%
In-Flight, 12%
TSA, 5%

Common facility supervisor skills

Customer Service, 13%
Safety Procedures, 8%
OSHA, 8%
HVAC, 7%
Plumbing, 5%
Safety Training, 4%

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