Flight test supervisor vs mechanics supervisor

The differences between flight test supervisors and mechanics 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 mechanics supervisor. Additionally, a flight test supervisor has an average salary of $76,547, which is higher than the $65,285 average annual salary of a mechanics supervisor.

The top three skills for a flight test supervisor include safety procedures, FAA and flight operations. The most important skills for a mechanics supervisor are preventive maintenance, safety procedures, and mechanical maintenance.

Flight test supervisor vs mechanics supervisor overview

	Flight Test Supervisor	Mechanics Supervisor
Yearly salary	$76,547	$65,285
Hourly rate	$36.80	$31.39
Growth rate	6%	-
Number of jobs	26,742	7,956
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	4	4

Flight test supervisor vs mechanics supervisor salary

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

	Flight Test Supervisor	Mechanics Supervisor
Average salary	$76,547	$65,285
Salary range	Between $47,000 And $122,000	Between $49,000 And $85,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Cirrus Aircraft
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between flight test supervisor and mechanics supervisor education

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

	Flight Test Supervisor	Mechanics Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Mechanical Engineering
Most common college	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	Northwestern University

Flight test supervisor vs mechanics supervisor demographics

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

	Flight Test Supervisor	Mechanics Supervisor
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 68.4% Female, 31.6%	Male, 95.3% Female, 4.7%
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, 8.4% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 2.1% White, 67.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between flight test supervisor and mechanics 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.

Mechanics supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage the outside landscaping contractor for all the GMP buildings.
Manage routine maintenance and modifications for locomotives as well as preventative maintenance for freight cars.
Maintain hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, electrical systems, gas equipment, diesel equipment, HVAC, AC/DC systems.
Control compliance with OSHA safety regulations and the company's quality assurance program in the performance of maintenance and modifications activities.
Perform electrical, plumbing, mechanical and HVAC responsibilities along with property maintenance and consistent high quality customer service.
Perform GMP calibration documentation for FDA.

Flight test supervisor vs mechanics supervisor skills

Common flight test supervisor skills

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

Common mechanics supervisor skills

Preventive Maintenance, 12%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Mechanical Maintenance, 7%
Mechanical Equipment, 5%
CMMS, 5%
HVAC, 5%

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