In the Air Force:
; Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, RQ-4; Aircraft Metals Technology Craftsman; Bomber/Special Electronic Warfare and Radar Surveillance Integrated Avionics Apprentice, C-135/25 AF Systems/Carry-on EW; Bomber/Special Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems Helper, E-3; Flight Engineer Apprentice, KC-10; In-Flight Refueling Specialist Journeyman; Mobility Air Forces Integrated Communication/Navigation/Mission Systems Helper, KC-46; RF Transmission Systems Helper; Special Mission Aviator Journeyman, AC-130W
In the Army:
AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer; Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Systems Technician; Aviation Maintenance Technician (Nonrated); Combat Engineer; Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer; Land Combat Electronic Missile System Repairer; Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Repairer; RQ-7 Repairer; Senior Electronic Maintenance Supervisor; Tactical Power Generation Specialist; Wheeled Vehicle Repairer
In the Coast Guard:
Aircraft Maintenance, Overhaul, Repair and Supply; Aviation Electronics; Aviation Engineering Specialty; Avionics Electrical Technician; Damage Controlman; Electronics; Electronics Technician; Gunner's Mate; Intelligence Specialist; Material Maintenance; Material Maintenance Specialty
In the Marine Corps:
Air Traffic Control Communications Technician; Aircraft Intermediate Level Hydraulic/Pneumatic Mechanic; Avionics Chief; Electronics Maintenance Officer Aviation Command and Control (C2); Fixed-Wing Aircraft Airframe Mechanic, F-35; Fixed-Wing Aircraft Power Plants Mechanic, F-404; Ground Electronics Systems Maintenance Technician; Helicopter Power Plants Mechanic, T-400/T-700; Motor Transport Maintenance Officer; Tactical Data Systems Technician; Weapons and Tactics Crew Chief Instructor
In the Navy:
AEGIS Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD} 3.6 Supervisor; AEGIS Weapon System MK-7 Technician (BL 7)/AEGIS Radar System SPY-1B/D/D(V) Supervisor; Aircraft Organizational Maintenance Officer, Aircraft Division; Aviation Maintenance/Production Chief; Combat Systems Maintenance Manager (CSMM), Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Management; Engineman; LDO - Engineering/Repair, Submarine; Master Chief Aircraft Maintenanceman; Propulsion Plant Mechanical Supervisor; Steam Plant Auxiliary Systems Manager
In the car repair shop, on the factory floor, and anywhere industrial machines are at work, supervisors ensure that mechanics, installers, and repairers work safely, accurately, and keep on schedule. These supervisors coordinate workers’ activities, and set their schedules and assignments. To make sure quality standards are met consistently, they review their team’s performance, and test out their repairs. Supervisors keep tabs on spending, and regularly calculate the cost of materials, labor, and outside contractors. Supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers walk the floor to monitor work areas and equipment, make sure workers have the right tools and supplies, and provide safety training to prevent accidents and unsafe practices. When accidents occur, they investigate and write up reports. Supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers work in a wide variety of settings, including car repair shops, car dealerships, building equipment contractors, industrial machinery repair outfits, and electric power and natural gas utilities. Positions require a high school diploma or equivalent, technical training, or an associate's degree, along with previous related work experience.
What they do:
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.
On the job, you would:
Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.
Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
Investigate accidents or injuries and prepare reports of findings.
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
computers and electronics
Business
customer service
management
Safety and Government
public safety and security
law and government
Arts and Humanities
English language
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Resource Management
selecting and managing the best workers for a job
managing your time and the time of other people
Social
changing what is done based on other people's actions
teaching people how to do something
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
notice when problems happen
Hearing and Speech
recognize spoken words
speak clearly
Attention
do two or more things at the same time
People interested in this work like activities that include leading, making decisions, and business.
In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.
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