How to hire a ground support equipment assembler

How to hire a ground support equipment assembler, step by step

Here's a step-by-step ground support equipment assembler hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

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   A ground support equipment assembler's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, ground support equipment assemblers 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 ground support equipment assemblers.

   Type of Ground Support Equipment Assembler	Description	Hourly rate
   Ground Support Equipment Assembler	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.	$12-25
   Steel Detailer	A steel detailer specializes in designing and developing steel for a variety of purposes. Among their responsibilities include meeting with clients to identify their needs and preferences, conducting research and analysis to determine the ideal practices, utilizing software and programs, creating drafts and prototypes, and reviewing the materials' specifications... Show more	$15-31
   Assembler	An assembler's general responsibility is to assemble parts and pieces of an item to create a full-length component. An assembler's duties also include checking inventories for correct quantities of components, following blueprints and acknowledging assembly instructions, verifying resources and supplies before assembly, and inspecting tools and equipment necessary to get the job done... Show more	$11-18

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Electrical Systems
   • Ground Support Equipment

   Responsibilities:

   • Excel in interpreting detail aligning units using jigs and fixtures, and inspecting complete components to ensure conformance to specifications.
   • Clean and lubricate parts and subassemblies, using grease paddles or oilcans.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, ground support equipment assemblers' average salary in florida is 43% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level ground support equipment assemblers earn 53% less than senior-level ground support equipment assemblers.
   • Certifications. A ground support equipment assembler 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 ground support equipment assembler's salary.

   Average ground support equipment assembler salary

   $36,764yearly

   $17.68 hourly rate

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   Entry-level ground support equipment assembler salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a ground support equipment assembler job description

   A ground support equipment assembler 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a ground support equipment assembler job description:

   Ground support equipment assembler job description example

   COVID\-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities\. With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, Lockheed Martin is taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID\-19 variants pose in the workplace and ensuring we meet our commitments to national security\.
   
   To uphold safety for all employees, we will continue to request vaccination status for all Lockheed Martin employees including new hires\. All current and newly hired employees are required to follow onsite safety measures based upon the COVID\-19 Community Level at the specific work location\.
   
   **Description:** At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are driven by innovation and integrity\. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach - and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee\. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education\.
   We are adding to our business development team to accelerate growth\.
   
   Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to think big, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus \- if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you\. Come and experience your future\!
   
   Lockheed Martin Training and Logistics Systems is a leading provider of Automated Test Equipment \(ATE and Ground Support Equipment\) solutions to military customers across the globe\.
   
   The successful candidate will be a member of an experienced new business team\. They will use their new business pursuit, military sustainment and ATE/GSE knowledge to identify and qualify new opportunities for Lockheed Martin \(LM\), leading to the capture of new business\.
   
   The individual needs to a 'self\-starter' and be comfortable operating under their own initiative but also be strong team player\.
   
   Key responsibilities include:
   
   • Ensure LM's ability to understand with the marketplace\. This includes an understanding of the customer stakeholders / processes, comprehensive competitive intelligence, building effective customer relationships, and managing outcome\-based call plans\.
   
   • Ensure that LM has superior access to key customer stakeholders\.
   
   • Lead seeking out new customers and new applications to grow the portfolio\.
   
   • Partner with LM cross functional teams to develop business strategies that align with the market and will drive growth\. Decompose those strategies into actionable initiatives including investments, product strategies, partnering, etc\.
   
   • Drive successful captures and keep sold campaigns by providing market insight, capture strategy, and coordinating customer interaction\.
   
   • Ensure timely and effective collaboration with all stakeholders to include executive management, cross functional team leadership, and partners\. Exercise proper communications and engagement with internal management to keep them informed and involved as appropriate\. This includes timely and quality staff work for BD reporting\.
   
   • Develop orders and resource plans that reflect an aggressive but achievable roadmap for business growth, consistent with the organization's objectives and priorities\.
   
   • Meet financial and operational commitments\.
   
   **Basic Qualifications:**
   
   Significant experience in new business pursuits, including participation on cross functional capture teams\.
   
   Strong communication and relationship building skills at customer senior leadership and company executive levels\.
   
   Experience in US and international military sustainment domains\.
   
   **Desired Skills:**
   
   Experience in military ATE/GSE domains
   
   **BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:**
   
   job\.Qualifications
   
   **Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer\. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status\.**
   
   Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours\. Our customers tackle the hardest missions\. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision\. They're dangerous\. Critical\. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives\. Those are the missions we care about\.
   
   As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges\. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U\.S\., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories\.
   
   **EXPERIENCE LEVEL:**
   
   Experienced Professional

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5. Post your job

   To find the right ground support equipment assembler 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 ground support equipment assemblers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit ground support equipment assemblers 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.

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   • Post your ground support equipment assembler job on Zippia to find and recruit ground support equipment assembler candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
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6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit ground support equipment assemblers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   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 ground support equipment assembler

   Once you've selected the best ground support equipment assembler 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.

   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 ground support equipment assembler 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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