What is a salvage supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a salvage supervisor

1. Explore salvage supervisor education requirements

   Most common salvage supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   61.1 %

   High School Diploma

   16.7 %

   Associate

   11.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific salvage supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Safety Training	100.00%

3. Complete relevant salvage supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New salvage 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 salvage supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real salvage supervisor resumes.

4. Research salvage supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Man firefighting vehicles during flight operations to ensure safety of flight deck crew and aircraft.
   • Ensure proper training of personnel in aircraft crash rescue and firefighting techniques.
   • Used trailer and torches to cut up and remove scrap metal from residential and commercial locations.
   • Maintain AAA contacts, and professional relationships.

5. Apply for salvage supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a salvage 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