First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Also called: Supervisors of Mechanics and Repairers
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.
Also called: AC Installer Supervisor (Air-Conditioning Installer Supervisor), AC Supervisor (Air Conditioning Supervisor), Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor, Airport Maintenance Chief, Airport Skilled Maintenance Supervisor, Apartment Maintenance Supervisor
Median pay
$79,860
per year, U.S.
Pay range (10th–90th)
$49,600 – $126,790
People employed
617,500
Holland code
ECR
Enterprising · Conventional · Realistic
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
Is this career right for you?
These are the things that stand out in this job compared with other U.S. jobs (O*NET 31.0 work context). Answer honestly.
- 1.Do you want to lead or coordinate other people’s work?
- 2.Are you OK with hours that change?
- 3.Are you happy talking and working with people most of the day?
- 4.Are you OK repeating the same tasks most of the day?
- 5.Are you OK with physical risk, such as hazardous equipment or conditions, with proper training?
The hard parts
- Tight deadlines are common
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers pay by state
Highest-paying states
Annual median pay by state (50 states and DC with published data). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
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What first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers do
- 01Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
- 02Inspect 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.
- 03Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
- 04Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
- 05Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
- 06Compute estimates and actual costs of factors such as materials, labor, or outside contractors.
Skills that matter most
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
Knowledge
- Administration and Management
- Mechanical
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administrative
- English Language
Work styles that stand out
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Cautiousness
- Cooperation
- Leadership Orientation
Education and first steps
Share of workers by required education, as reported to O*NET.
How people get started
- Usually needs vocational training or an associate degree (O*NET Job Zone 3).
- Related work experience: over 2 years, up to and including 4 years.
- On-the-job training: over 3 months, up to and including 6 months.
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
Interest fit (Holland code)
O*NET occupational interest scores, scale 1–7. Take the Free Career Test to compare with your own.
Career changes
Change from first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers88% · −7%
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers85% · 0%
- Facilities Managers81% · +34%
- Industrial Production Managers75% · +58%
- Wind Energy Operations Managers74% · group pay
Change into first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers88% · $74,450
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers86% · $59,320
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers85% · $79,920
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers85% · $58,430
- Solar Energy Installation Managers77% · $79,920
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- Operations Management and Supervision
From the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.