Aircraft Teardown Technician

Job Title: Aircraft Teardown Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on the mechanical disassembly of decommissioned cargo aircraft to recover, inspect, and remove usable components for storage and resale. Technicians work on multiple aircraft over extended project timelines and handle a variety of mechanical tasks related to aircraft structures, engines, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble decommissioned cargo aircraft in a systematic and safe manner to recover usable parts.
• Identify and locate mechanical, structural, and system components on the aircraft in accordance with project requirements.
• Inspect components for condition and usability prior to removal and prepare them for storage and resale.
• Mechanically remove aircraft components using appropriate hand tools and equipment.
• Perform tasks such as engine removals and brake or axle changes as part of the teardown process.
• Follow detailed instructions and procedures for aircraft teardown to maintain consistency and quality.
• Use strong mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot removal challenges and adapt tools and methods as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area around the aircraft during disassembly activities.
• Comply with all airport and site safety regulations, including access and badge requirements.
• Coordinate daily work activities with team members to ensure timely progress on each aircraft.
• Work full shifts from early morning through evening as needed to meet project timelines.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on mechanical skills.
• Proficiency using hand tools for mechanical disassembly and component removal.
• Experience in aviation maintenance, automotive repair, or similar mechanical fields.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an airport security badge.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors for extended periods.
• Ability to follow mechanical procedures and safety guidelines accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with automotive or farm machinery is highly transferable to this role.
• Experience in engine removals, including working with large mechanical assemblies.
• Experience performing brake and axle changes on vehicles or machinery.
• Familiarity with aircraft components or aviation environments is beneficial.
• Comfort working on large, complex mechanical systems in an industrial or transportation setting.

Why Work Here?

You join a hands-on, project-based environment where your mechanical skills directly contribute to high-impact work on large aircraft. The role offers consistent full-time hours, the opportunity to work with unique and complex equipment, and a setting that values practical experience and strong mechanical aptitude. You gain exposure to aviation-related work while building your skills in a specialized teardown and parts recovery operation.

Work Environment

Work takes place outdoors at an airport facility in Wilmington, Ohio, primarily around decommissioned cargo aircraft. Technicians work Monday through Friday, starting at 7:00 AM, with regular shifts extending into the evening around 7:00 PM to support ongoing teardown activities. The environment involves working on and around large aircraft in varying weather conditions, using hand tools and mechanical equipment in an industrial airfield setting. Compliance with airport access rules and security badge requirements is necessary, and attire should be appropriate for outdoor, physically demanding mechanical work.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilmington, OH.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Wilmington,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.