How to hire an aircraft worker

How to hire an aircraft worker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step aircraft worker hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an aircraft worker job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new aircraft worker
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The aircraft worker hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   An aircraft worker's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, aircraft workers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of aircraft workers.

   Type of Aircraft Worker	Description	Hourly rate
   Aircraft Worker	Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians repair and perform scheduled maintenance on aircraft. They also may perform aircraft inspections as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).	$11-34
   Structures Mechanic	A Structures Mechanic maintains the frame and structural components of machinery. They fabricate and repair metallic and nonmetallic materials, as well as perform inspections and supervision of machinery.	$21-40
   Systems Mechanic	A systems mechanic specializes in repairing and maintaining systems, ensuring machines operate smoothly and efficiently. Although the extent of their responsibilities varies upon their company or place of employment, it typically includes meeting with clients to identify their needs, inspecting machinery, troubleshooting problems, replacing and fixing wirings, and recommending other services when necessary... Show more	$24-43

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Landing Gear
   • Aircraft Maintenance
   • Safety Rules
   • Ventilation
   • Ladders
   • Ground Support Equipment
   • Technical Data
   • Aircraft Structures
   • FOD
   • Maintenance Manuals
   • Test Equipment
   • Flight Operations
   • Troubleshoot

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the FOD prevention program to reduce costly repairs and increase the participation in FOD awareness and FOD walk downs.
   • Refuel and defuel various models of civilian and DOD aircraft.
   • Practice good housekeeping standards, FOD awareness, tool control, and safety procedures at all times.
   • Perform schedule and unschedule maintenance on communication, radar, instrument, electrical/power distribution, and integrate weapons delivery systems.
   • Diagnose and troubleshot malfunctions in electrical and electronic components, including solid state and transistorize subsystems on UH-60A aircraft.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your aircraft worker job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An aircraft worker can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, aircraft workers' average salary in nebraska is 47% less than in delaware.
   • Seniority. Entry-level aircraft workers 68% less than senior-level aircraft workers.
   • Certifications. An aircraft worker with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an aircraft worker's salary.

   Average aircraft worker salary

   $41,205yearly

   $19.81 hourly rate

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   Entry-level aircraft worker salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

4. Writing an aircraft worker job description

   A job description for an aircraft worker role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an aircraft worker job description:

   Aircraft worker job description example

   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and/or hear; and occasionally walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

   Work Environment

   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

   While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles; and occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

   Safety and Policy Practices

   The employee in this job must be knowledgeable in regard to the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the company safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Company’s need to achieve its business objective. Employee is responsible for complying with Company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

   Piper Aircraft Health Plan Overview:

   Core Health Benefits:

   · Medical

   · Dental

   · Vision

   Piper Provided Benefits (Basic):

   · Basic Life

   · Accidental Death & Dismemberment

   · Short-Term Disability (STD)

   · Long-Term Disability (LTD)

   · Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

   Voluntary Benefits:

   · Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & DCA)

   · Supplemental Life Insurance

   · Long-Term Disability (LTD Buy- Up)

   Trustmark Voluntary Plans:

   · Accident Plan

   · Critical Illness

   · Universal Life (Whole Life Policy)

   · Hospital StayPay

   · Preferred Legal Plan

   Piper Aircraft Time Off:

   16 days of PTO (Paid Time Off)

   11 Holidays

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5. Post your job

   To find the right aircraft worker for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with aircraft workers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit aircraft workers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your aircraft worker job on Zippia to find and recruit aircraft worker candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit aircraft workers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new aircraft worker

   Once you have selected a candidate for the aircraft worker position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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