Ground operations supervisor vs mechanics supervisor

The differences between ground operations supervisors and mechanics supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a ground operations supervisor, becoming a mechanics supervisor takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a mechanics supervisor has an average salary of $65,285, which is higher than the $54,777 average annual salary of a ground operations supervisor.

The top three skills for a ground operations supervisor include safety procedures, customer service and baggage system. The most important skills for a mechanics supervisor are preventive maintenance, safety procedures, and mechanical maintenance.

Ground operations supervisor vs mechanics supervisor overview

	Ground Operations Supervisor	Mechanics Supervisor
Yearly salary	$54,777	$65,285
Hourly rate	$26.34	$31.39
Growth rate	6%	-
Number of jobs	58,443	7,956
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Average age	44	49
Years of experience	2	4

Ground operations supervisor vs mechanics supervisor salary

Ground operations supervisors and mechanics supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Ground Operations Supervisor	Mechanics Supervisor
Average salary	$54,777	$65,285
Salary range	Between $39,000 And $76,000	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 ground operations supervisor and mechanics supervisor education

There are a few differences between a ground operations supervisor and a mechanics supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Ground Operations Supervisor	Mechanics Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Mechanical Engineering
Most common college	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	Northwestern University

Ground operations supervisor vs mechanics supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between ground operations supervisors' and mechanics supervisors' demographics:

	Ground Operations Supervisor	Mechanics Supervisor
Average age	44	49
Gender ratio	Male, 85.9% Female, 14.1%	Male, 95.3% Female, 4.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 25.4% Asian, 5.1% White, 52.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	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	8%	4%

Differences between ground operations supervisor and mechanics supervisor duties and responsibilities

Ground operations supervisor example responsibilities.

Design and manage the construction of the maintenance facility, septic, HVAC, and electrical.
Manage logistics operations relate to strategic military contingency maneuvers.
Direct contact with A/E's and sales managers.
Full operation of all analog and digital video equipment.
Supervise all grind personnel training as regulated by the FAA.
Attend monthly airport meetings with other airline management and TSA.

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.

Ground operations supervisor vs mechanics supervisor skills

Common ground operations supervisor skills

Safety Procedures, 27%
Customer Service, 17%
Baggage System, 10%
Aircraft Cargo, 6%
Aircraft Cabin, 5%
FAA, 4%

Common mechanics supervisor skills

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

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