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What is a line crew supervisor 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 line crew supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $12.96 an hour? That's $26,948 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 13,600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreLine Crew SupervisorUS Average
Salary
2.1

Avg. Salary $26,948

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.3

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
2.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.25%

Asian 2.12%

Black or African American 8.41%

Hispanic or Latino 16.03%

Unknown 4.51%

White 67.68%

Gender

female 30.62%

male 69.38%

Age - 50
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 - 50
Stress level
9.3

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.4

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
2.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Line crew supervisor career paths

Key steps to become a line crew supervisor

  1. Explore line crew supervisor education requirements

    Most common line crew supervisor degrees

    High School Diploma

    44.3 %

    Bachelor's

    21.1 %

    Associate

    17.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific line crew supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Safety Rules19.31%
    Safety Standards18.97%
    Customer Service18.60%
    Assembly Line10.20%
    CDL7.71%
  3. Complete relevant line crew supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New line crew supervisors 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 line crew supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real line crew supervisor resumes.
  4. Research line crew supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage all QC paperwork including towbar and equipment integrity checklists.
    • Coach and direct contract line crews on work methods, proper cover, proper PPE and accurate job safety briefings.
    • Major airline refueling include knowledge of FAA regulations in fuel operations and fuel capacities for several types of large aircraft.
    • Provide superior leadership and work quality while demonstrating attention to detail, flexibility and innovation in resolving problems.
  5. Apply for line crew supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a line crew supervisor 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 line crew supervisor salary

The average line crew supervisor salary in the United States is $26,948 per year or $13 per hour. Line crew supervisor salaries range between $14,000 and $50,000 per year.

Average line crew supervisor salary
$26,948 Yearly
$12.96 hourly

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2021
Pros

Performing Safe Crane Placement with standard procedures having soil tested area for ground bearing testing having good soil compaction for the foot-print of machine, matting of foundation pad to set up cranes machines etc. being aware of the areas around you and equipment along with the priority of the employees SAFETY . Sizing the right piece of equipment to perform the work, generating a critical lift with the load rated rigging called for the equipment ,plan regardless of size and cost, then performing a safe execution placement.

Cons

Not having a plan for what has to happen, Not having SAFETY in the plan , Not working together in the field as well in the office, & NOT having a contingency plan ..


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2021
Cons

Working a hundred hours a week


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2019
Cons

Engineering not understanding processes


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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research 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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