Flight test supervisor vs section chief

The differences between flight test supervisors and section chiefs 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 section chief. Additionally, a section chief has an average salary of $78,816, which is higher than the $76,547 average annual salary of a flight test supervisor.

The top three skills for a flight test supervisor include safety procedures, FAA and flight operations. The most important skills for a section chief are safety procedures, training programs, and professional development.

Flight test supervisor vs section chief overview

	Flight Test Supervisor	Section Chief
Yearly salary	$76,547	$78,816
Hourly rate	$36.80	$37.89
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	26,742	13,655
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	4	4

Flight test supervisor vs section chief salary

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

	Flight Test Supervisor	Section Chief
Average salary	$76,547	$78,816
Salary range	Between $47,000 And $122,000	Between $37,000 And $163,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Learjet
Best paying industry	-	Government

Differences between flight test supervisor and section chief education

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

	Flight Test Supervisor	Section Chief
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Flight test supervisor vs section chief demographics

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

	Flight Test Supervisor	Section Chief
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 68.4% Female, 31.6%	Male, 88.4% Female, 11.6%
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 section chief 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.

Section chief example responsibilities.

Manage sortie production on 17 USAF E-8C aircraft worth $6.2 billion.
Manage HAZMAT accumulation storage points and documentation.
Manage training time effectively ensuring employees have every opportunity to learn necessary skills to succeed in a combat environment.
Assist in planning, implementing and administering educational training that enhance performance in combat operations for soldiers to accomplish every mission.
Provide leadership and knowledge of federal shipping and logistics regulations by managing adherence to all policies and procedures from higher headquarters.
Complete HAZMAT transport course and establish on-site certifying capability.

Flight test supervisor vs section chief skills

Common flight test supervisor skills

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

Common section chief skills

Safety Procedures, 22%
Training Programs, 9%
Professional Development, 7%
Logistical Support, 6%
Combat, 6%
Corrective Action, 5%

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