How to hire a missile mechanic

How to hire a missile mechanic, step by step

Here's a step-by-step missile 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 missile mechanic job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new missile mechanic
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a missile mechanic, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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

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   A missile mechanic's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, missile 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.

   Here's a comparison of missile mechanic salaries for various roles:

   Type of Missile Mechanic	Description	Hourly rate
   Missile Mechanic	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).	$14-38
   Electrician/Mechanic	Electricians are skilled tradesmen responsible for installing, repair, testing, and modifying electrical systems and components. Their duties include maintaining electrical components and systems, conducting diagnostic testings, ensuring complete repair and service documentation, and making sure that supplies have sufficient inventory... Show more	$20-39
   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:

   • Support Equipment
   • Security Clearance
   • Missile

   Responsibilities:

   • Possess knowledge of hydraulics, missile propulsion, electronic, and mechanical principles.
   • Maintain missile electronic command and control systems
   • Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
   • Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, missile mechanics' average salary in nebraska is 55% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level missile mechanics 62% less than senior-level missile mechanics.
   • Certifications. A missile mechanic 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 a missile mechanic's salary.

   Average missile mechanic salary

   $50,303yearly

   $24.18 hourly rate

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   Entry-level missile mechanic salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 16, 2026

4. Writing a missile mechanic job description

   A missile mechanic 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 missile mechanic job description:

   Missile mechanic 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\.
   
   This classification requires performance of pre\-DD250 tasks associated with the assembly, disassembly, modification, repair, assembly checkout and movement of all types and configurations of new and fleet return missiles and associated missile components\. Perform inspection and related functions involved in quality assurance and acceptance of Fleet Ballistic Missile systems, materials and surface support equipment\. Knowledge of computer skills to perform work\.
   **WORK PERFORMED**
   
   Work with technical assistance and guidance, or work independently with complete procedures or written instruction after initial on\-the\-job instruction and guidance\. Work with progressively less guidance and instruction as knowledge, skill, and experience in classification increases\.
   
   Assist in and/or perform the assembly and disassembly operations involving such functions as connecting and mating of the motor, equipment section, and interstage sections; removal and installation of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical components, assemblies and units\.
   
   Assist in and/or perform inspection of the assembly, disassembly, modification, repair, rework and testing of missile sections, sub\-assemblies, complete systems and subsystems; of the receipt, shipment, handling, testing, altering, repairing, reworking and packaging of components and hardware\.
   
   Stamp or otherwise approve acceptable parts, tests, etc\., and prepare or process paperwork as required\. Reject items found to be discrepant or unacceptable, and determine reason for rejection as required; prepare necessary discrepancy documentation for disposition of such items\.
   
   Evaluate test data, assembly, refurbishment processes and procedures, recommend new methods, processes or procedures to improve quality assurance and quality control\. Perform a continuous monitoring of all production and test activities\.
   
   Assist in and/or perform the set up for and performance of tests such as Helium leak and motor pressurization\. Assist in the repair or replacement of malfunctioning units, components or items revealed by tests\.
   
   Become proficient in operating all equipment required to position major vehicle components and support equipment as required to perform necessary operations\.
   
   Assist in and/or perform inspection functions for non\-Production Partnership \(P2\) operations\. Inspect documentation for proper completion\. Perform blueprint review of support equipment being altered and hardware receipt inspections and other inspection activities as required\.
   
   Assist in and/or perform the handling and storage requirements of hazardous material
   
   **Basic Qualifications:**
   
   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
   
   Possess knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, missile structures and assemblies and shop mathematics\.
   
   Possess general knowledge of inspection practices and procedures for acceptance of parts\.
   
   Ability to use all types of measuring and inspection tools as required to perform assigned duties\.
   
   Ability to work with hazardous material\.
   
   Ability to read and interpret Company and customer specifications, procedures and regulations pertaining to the assembly, testing, storage and shipping of complete missiles or their related parts, assemblies and components as well as handling and storage equipment\.
   
   Possess mechanical aptitude and the ability to use general purpose hand tools\.
   
   Skilled in the use of computers and ability to learn new computer applications\.
   
   Ability to obtain and maintain basic certifications required to perform ordnance/explosive processing operations\.
   
   Ability to obtain and maintain a respirator certification and maintain certifications/qualifications and/or licenses to perform assigned duties\.
   
   The ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance\.
   
   **Desired Skills:**
   
   Demonstrated mechanical skill set
   
   Experience successfully working in a diverse team environment
   
   Strong interpersonal skills
   
   **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:**
   
   Hourly/Non\-Exempt

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right missile mechanic for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit missile mechanics, 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 to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to 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 missile mechanic

   Once you have selected a candidate for the missile mechanic 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new missile mechanic. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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