As an Aircraft Assembly Supervisor, you will need to master following:

• analyse the need for technical resources
• common aviation safety regulations
• coordinate communication within a team

More generally, an aircraft assembly supervisor is also versed in:

• aircraft mechanics
• create solutions to problems
• electromechanics
• evaluate employees work
• keep records of work progress
• liaise with managers
• manage health and safety standards
• mechanics
• oversee production requirements
• provide department schedule for staff
• read standard blueprints
• report on production results
• supervise staff
• supervise work
• train employees
• wear appropriate protective gear

It also helps to know the following:

• defense system
• ensure aircraft compliance with regulation
• advise on machinery malfunctions
• analyse production processes for improvement
• check material resources
• ensure finished product meet requirements
• identify hazards in the workplace
• integrate new products in manufacturing
• liaise with quality assurance
• monitor manufacturing quality standards
• oversee logistics of finished products
• oversee quality control
• procure mechanical machinery
• recruit personnel
• schedule regular machine maintenance
• tend CNC drilling machine
• tend CNC grinding machine
• tend CNC laser cutting machine
• tend CNC metal punch press
• tend CNC milling machine
• tend computer numerical control lathe machine
• use CAM software