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What is a ground operations superintendent and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a ground operations superintendent. For example, did you know that they make an average of $40.67 an hour? That's $84,598 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 189,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreGround Operations SuperintendentUS Average
Salary
6.6

Avg. Salary $84,598

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.7

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.64%

Asian 4.88%

Black or African American 5.94%

Hispanic or Latino 14.01%

Unknown 7.22%

White 67.30%

Gender

female 3.23%

male 96.77%

Age - 38
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 - 38
Stress level
8.7

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.0

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.6

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a ground operations superintendent

  1. Explore ground operations superintendent education requirements

    Most common ground operations superintendent degrees

    Bachelor's

    55.6 %

    Associate

    38.9 %

    High School Diploma

    5.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific ground operations superintendent skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Construction Projects61.39%
    OSHA38.61%
  3. Complete relevant ground operations superintendent training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New ground operations superintendents 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 a ground operations superintendent based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real ground operations superintendent resumes.
  4. Research ground operations superintendent duties and responsibilities

    • Manage payroll distribution process ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and confidentiality to protect client's privacy and prevent liability of exposure.
    • Manage payroll distribution process ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and confidentiality to protect client's privacy and prevent liability of exposure.
    • Establish a QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
  5. Apply for ground operations superintendent jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a ground operations superintendent 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 ground operations superintendent salary

The average ground operations superintendent salary in the United States is $84,598 per year or $41 per hour. Ground operations superintendent salaries range between $60,000 and $117,000 per year.

Average ground operations superintendent salary
$84,598 Yearly
$40.67 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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