Advertised for the Post That Is Being

¶ … advertised for the post that is being sought, one being a supplier of personnel or an aviation job company - Aerotek Aviation. The other is URS Corporation that is directly hiring 'Engine Repair Mechanics.' The comparative study of the two companies and their respective compensation plans and job features are the basis of this paper. The recent company that called for application for the post of Aviation Machinist or Aircraft engine mechanic CH-47/AH-64/UH-60 Mechanic is Aerotek Aviation which is located at Norfolk, Virginia.

The opening is posted by the Allegis Group Family of Hiring Companies. (Allegis Group, 2011) The job description is given as follows: The duties for the job involve performing of maintenance of all types namely the organizational, intermediate, and depot level maintenance. The duties also include the repair of aircraft systems. The personnel will have to service the components and when required will also have to replace the components. The person must be able to attend to mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.

Some of the systems that the person has to be competent include environmental, egress and fuel systems, pneumatic, oxygen and hydraulic systems. Further requirements and skills for the post include a good knowledge of the use of required tools, including power and hand tools, test equipment and reading gauges. The person must also know how to read and interpret military specifications, standards, engineering drawings, and other materials.

(Allegis Group, 2011) Working Conditions: The working conditions are considered to be somewhat severe and the person will be required to work in dirty, noisy and heated areas and can expect to be subjected to discomforts like climatic factors, cold and wind. Further the work also requires frequent bending, reaching and climbing. The place is a drug-free workplace and all persons will be subject to pre-employment substance abuse testing. (Allegis Group, 2011) Location: Postings will be in selective countries such as Kuwait, Iraq, or Afghanistan.

(Allegis Group, 2011) Experience: The person must have not less than three years of work experience in the CH-47/AH-64/UH-60 aircraft and must have completed 'Military Technical Training' or have comparable 'Civilian Trade School' qualifications. Another requirement is that the person must carry his or her own tools. The specific skills required for this job for CH-47/AH-64/UH-60 Mechanic includes CH-47, UH-60, AH-64. Aerotek offers benefits that includes "medical, dental, optical, and optional 401k." (Allegis Group, 2011) Thesis Statement: Aerotek can become better by offering the following compensation package.

Salary Range: The basic salary on an annual basis of Aerotek Aviation is $150,000.00 per year and this is an annual contract job. The other compensation includes social security and Medicare. (Allegis Group, 2011) 1. Describe the basic components of employee compensation & benefits The major portion of the compensation is pay. However the modern equation is in terms of total compensation that includes pay and many other benefits. The base pay reflects security and it is important that the base pay be at a very acceptable level.

Augmented pay that is paid on a onetime basis may be attractive and this can take the shape of a stock option. However it is still linked to the base pay. The other type of emoluments can be broadly classified as benefits. (Tropman, 2001) The benefits can range from Health care, Insurance, Leave, Loss compensation, allowances for education, to simple things like uniform allowance.

Plans like the 401(k)/529 Plan for retirement and other benefits to the worker that may be related to the job like benefits for retirement or education and counseling are part of the benefits. The structures of the base pay and the benefits form the components of the pay structure and this in turn help retain and motivate people. 2.

Identify the compensation goals of the human resources department The organization of work and employment should have also the provision of a career development possibility especially with the changes in economic, technological, and social changes have necessitated the creation of not only attractive benefits but also a method of fulfilling a career advancement. In modern times vertical advancement, and employment security are gone, the compensation other than being acceptable in the current scenario must.