How to hire an airport engineer

How to hire an airport engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step airport engineer hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your airport engineer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an airport engineer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An airport engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, airport engineers 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.

   Here's a comparison of airport engineer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Airport Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Airport Engineer	Civil engineers design, build, supervise, operate, and maintain construction projects and systems in the public and private sector, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment.	$25-44
   Structural Designer	A Structural Designer designs, develops, and supervises the construction of new buildings and bridges, or extensions to existing properties or other structures. They review and update construction drawings as well as communicate project problems and flaws to managers.	$22-40
   Civil Designer	A Civil Designer plans, scales, and drafts drawings and maps for roads, bridges, and other construction projects. They work with engineers and project managers in determining material, labor, and other costs of the assigned projects.	$19-38

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Autocad
   • Civil 3D
   • FAA
   • Construction Projects
   • Construction Inspection
   • Construction Management
   • Engineering Design
   • Project Specifications

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage Jenkins security by providing specific access to authorize developers/testers using project base matrix authorization strategy.
   • Perform geotechnical instrumentation monitoring and data collection
   • Perform geotechnical instrumentation monitoring and data collection

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, airport engineers' average salary in arkansas is 34% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level airport engineers 43% less than senior-level airport engineers.
   • Certifications. An airport engineer 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 airport engineer's salary.

   Average airport engineer salary

   $69,227yearly

   $33.28 hourly rate

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   Entry-level airport engineer salary

   $52,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 24, 2025

4. Writing an airport engineer job description

   An airport engineer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an airport engineer job description:

   Airport engineer job description example

   An Engineer II is responsible for maintaining the physical functionality and safety of the facility in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.
   What will I be doing?
   
   As an Engineer II, you would be maintaining the guest rooms, public space and back of the house areas in good repair by performing a wide variety of electromechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production related machinery and equipment. This is an experience level in which assignments involve a wide variety of repair and maintenance techniques. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
   
   * Preventive maintenance of hotel equipment and guest rooms. Maintain the physical functionality and safety of the facility including, but not limited to, guest rooms, public space and heart-of-the-house areas.
   * Assembles and installs electromechanical equipment such as production machinery and tools, conveyor systems, facility equipment, etc.
   * Dismantles, adjust, repairs, and assembles machine tools according to layout plans, blueprints, drawings, or general instructions.
   * Troubleshoots and repairs equipment and systems requiring the isolation of the malfunction, disassembly and repair or replacement of bearings, bushings, gears, valves, switches, relays, ballasts, etc.
   * Respond to guest calls and team member work orders in a timely, friendly and efficient manner to assess and repair non-functioning machinery and/or equipment
   * Perform a variety of repair and maintenance tasks including, but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting, HVAC work and masonry
   * Conduct inspections for preventive maintenance needs.
   * Record and report completed repairs and items that require further attention
   * Train and assist new hires and give direction to other maintenance personnel (Engineer III) with skilled engineering trades.
   
   What are we looking for?
   
   Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
   
   * Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
   * Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
   * Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
   * Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
   * Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
   * Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
   
   In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
   
   * Quality
   * Productivity
   * Dependability
   * Customer Focus
   * Adaptability
   
   What will it be like to work for Hilton?
   
   Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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5. Post your job

   To find the right airport engineer 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 airport engineers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit airport engineers 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 airport engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit airport engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dribbble, authentic jobs, working not working, coroflot.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit airport engineers, 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   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 airport engineer

   Once you've selected the best airport engineer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new airport engineer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are 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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