How to hire a composite mechanic

How to hire a composite mechanic, step by step

Here's a step-by-step composite mechanic hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the composite mechanic you need to hire. Certain composite mechanic roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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

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   A composite mechanic's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, composite mechanics 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 presents composite mechanic salaries for various positions.

   Type of Composite Mechanic	Description	Hourly rate
   Composite Mechanic	Assemblers and fabricators assemble finished products and the parts that go into them. They use tools, machines, and their hands to make engines, computers, aircraft, ships, boats, toys, electronic devices, control panels, and more.	$15-39
   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
   Mechanic	Mechanics are professionals responsible for assembling, maintaining, and repairing vehicles and types of machinery. They are knowledgeable of various tools and equipment, machinery, electrical systems, and other components... Show more	$16-30

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • FAA
   • Troubleshoot
   • Process Specifications
   • Graphite
   • Composite Materials
   • Composite Repairs
   • Calipers
   • Grinders
   • Engineering Drawings
   • Bonds
   • Electrical Components
   • FRA
   • Locomotives

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   Responsibilities:

   • Repair and replace major airframe components.
   • Operate various pneumatic machining tools and CNC computerize routers.
   • Follow CMI; maintain cleanliness and safety requirement of general manufacturing area.
   • Work in there fleet department repairing and diagnosis on all emergency apparatuses and ambulances and police vehicles also include maintenance schedules.
   • Assist with complete crane rehabilitation, prior to unit rehabilitation.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your composite mechanic job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A composite mechanic salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, composite mechanics' average salary in iowa is 35% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level composite mechanics earn 60% less than senior-level composite mechanics.
   • Certifications. A composite mechanic with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a composite mechanic's salary.

   Average composite mechanic salary

   $52,555yearly

   $25.27 hourly rate

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   Entry-level composite mechanic salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a composite mechanic job description

   A job description for a composite mechanic 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 a composite mechanic job description:

   Composite mechanic job description example

   • Contract 12 mos. - potential for extended term
   • Medical, dental, and vision plan with United Healthcare
   • Robust 401K
   • Potential for bonuses
   • Sick pay, and holiday pay for those who qualify

   Summary:

   The Structures Company is seeking an experienced Composite Assembly Mechanic - A&P to support our commercial space operations department.

   Responsibilities

   • Assist with development of maintenance manual definition for vehicle systems and structures.
   • Responsible for accomplishing assigned preventive maintenance and repair work on the space flight system vehicles.
   • Trimming/finishing of composite assemblies
   • Assembly of structures including setup, bonding and fastener applications
   • Surface prep, hand abrade and power abrasion techniques
   • Laminate assemblies by determining proper placement of composite materials per approved documentation
   • Prepare parts for bagging
   • Vacuum bag processing, bonding, and elevated temperature curing
   • Making basic layouts on parts or assemblies in order to establish reference points and to check dimensions using calipers, micrometers, precision scales and torque wrenches
   • Repairing existing composite laminate assemblies with approved process specifications and repair instructions, to include close tolerance scarf repairs.

   Required Skills:

   • Must have a valid FAA approved Airframe and Powerplant license (A&P License).
   • Must be familiar with procedures applicable to the various phases of maintenance.
   • 3 years of composite experience

   Desired Skills:

   • High school diploma or equivalent.
   • Minimum of 3 years with layup, bonding, or assembly of composites with at least 2 years of experience with composite tooling materials.
   • Must have the ability to assume responsibility for proper administration of policies and procedures.Must be able to work under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

   As part of our commitment to health and safety, COVID-19 vaccines are required for current U.S. teammates, as well as all newly hired employees.

   As of October 1, 2021, all new hires must be able to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, ( “fully vaccinated” means at least two weeks have expired since receiving the vaccination’s last dose as recommended by the manufacturer) . If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire.

   The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.

   We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States.

   The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)

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5. Post your job

   To find composite mechanics for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any composite mechanics they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level composite mechanics with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting composite mechanics requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   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 composite mechanic

   Once you've found the composite mechanic candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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.

   To prepare for the new composite mechanic first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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