How to hire a senior crew chief

How to hire a senior crew chief, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior crew chief hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The senior crew chief 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.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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

   The following list breaks down different types of senior crew chiefs and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Senior Crew Chief	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Crew Chief		$12-24
   Construction Supervisor	Construction supervisors ensure construction team members work jointly to deliver excellent work on time. They provide team-building sessions and training and monitor the construction processes... Show more	$20-44
   Electrical Foreman	An electrical foreman is a professional who is responsible for supervising power linesmen and electricians in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical power lines or electrical systems. Electrical foremen conduct periodic inspections at a construction site to ensure that materials and supplies are available... Show more	$17-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Procedures
   • Survey Procedures
   • CDL
   • Maintenance Tasks
   • Emergency Equipment
   • GPS
   • Topo
   • Chain
   • Logistics
   • As-Built
   • Construction Layout
   • Boundary Surveys
   • CPR
   • Troubleshoot

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage 3-6 mow crews that vary from 2-6 on a crew.
   • Identify market opportunity, assemble leadership and production teams, secure capital investment and build business/financial infrastructure.
   • Implement efficient service along with great taste of fresh, hot food of McDonalds to desiring customers as a crew member.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, senior crew chiefs' average salary in mississippi is 51% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior crew chiefs earn 51% less than senior-level senior crew chiefs.
   • Certifications. A senior crew chief 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 senior crew chief's salary.

   Average senior crew chief salary

   $35,939yearly

   $17.28 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior crew chief salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a senior crew chief job description

   A job description for a senior crew chief 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 senior crew chief job description:

   Senior crew chief job description example

   United States, Georgia, Atlanta
   
   Crew Processes
   
   10-Oct-2022
   
   Ref #: 17739
   
   How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)
   
   This position works in unison with internal Operations & Customer Center (OCC) teams to preserve operational reliability and minimize customer impact. The Operational Senior Coordinator responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
   
   + Routing of Delta's flight crews while maintaining compliance with applicable Federal Air Regulations, contractual work rules, and company processes and procedures
   
   + Maintaining a constant awareness of the current day operation by monitoring flight activity and crew (Pilot and Flight Attendant) events
   
   + Proactively responding to and anticipating events to minimize flight delays and cancellations
   
   + Responsible for ensuring every flight has a crew assigned to it and Delta computer systems are updated with accurate routing information
   
   + The successful candidate will consistently practice safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.
   
   What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
   
   + Bachelor's degree or 2 years of experience in Operations, Reservations, Crew Planning or Scheduling
   
   + Fundamental knowledge of Delta's flight schedule
   
   + Excellent verbal and written communications skills
   
   + Experience working effectively on cross-functional teams with the ability to work in a diverse work group
   
   + Ability to build relationships while managing multiple demands in a complex organization
   
   + Prioritization skills and adaptability to constant changes
   
   + Professional image, strong work ethic, and commitment to excellence
   
   + Perform tasks with minimal guidance and supervision
   
   + Work well under pressure, be detail oriented, and exhibit excellent organizational skills
   
   + Willing to work in an office environment on 10 or 12-hour shifts with rotating days on/off in a 24/7 operation which may require work on weekends, nights, and holidays
   
   + (If transferring internally) Must be performing satisfactorily in current position
   
   + Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based job, if not currently employed by Delta Air Lines, Inc.
   
   + Demonstrates that privacy is a priority when handling personal data.
   
   + Embraces a diverse set of people, thinking and styles.
   
   + Consistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority.
   
   What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
   
   + Current or recent experience in Crew Tracking for Delta
   
   + Proficiency with rules and regulations under FAR 117, PWA, and FAWR
   
   + Proficiency with Crew rotations in OSS and DBMS
   
   + Demonstrable ability to innovate
   
   + Passion for airlines and aviation
   
   Delta Air Lines, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings through this site, apply for jobs through Delta's online system, or at any point in the selection process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please click here

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5. Post your job

   To find the right senior crew chief 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 senior crew chiefs they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit senior crew chiefs 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 senior crew chief job on Zippia to find and recruit senior crew chief candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit senior crew chiefs, 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 senior crew chief

   Once you've decided on a perfect senior crew chief candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new senior crew chief. 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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