Aircraft Mechanic - Reclamation

About the Role

As an Aircraft Mechanic – Reclamations, you will support the teardown of aircraft at the end of their service life. This entry-level role assists Reclamations Mechanics with removing and preparing parts for reuse and performing basic maintenance tasks under direct supervision. It’s an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn aircraft systems, and start building your aviation maintenance career. As a 24/7 operation, we have openings across all shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and 12-hour schedules. Candidates must be flexible and willing to work any shift based on operational needs. Overtime—both scheduled and unscheduled, including holidays—may also be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares aircraft for teardown, including cleaning parts, removing, and cataloging aircraft components.
• Performs basic aircraft de-servicing tasks such as defueling, hydraulic system draining, and oxygen and fire systems deactivation.
• Supports shop operations by performing maintenance on company equipment and general housekeeping duties.
• Ensures that all work is performed in a safe manner, protecting employees from harm and maintaining strong working conditions.

Requirements

• Ability to organize and plan work while meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical data related to the position.
• Ability to safely drive and operate a vehicle and other applicable equipment.
• Ability to work effectively under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months to one year of experience in aircraft or automotive maintenance preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language, including following verbal and written instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level.
• Occasional crawling, climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Working Conditions

The work location will include aircraft maintenance hangars, the flightline, and Avionics shop. Potential hazards include exposure to high-intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, electrical charges and radar waves, materials identified on the Safety Data Sheets, and working around moving machinery.

Equipment Operated

• Protective equipment occasionally required, including goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, apron, gloves, safety harness, breathing equipment.
• Aircraft ground servicing equipment including tugs, tractors, hi-lifts, trucks, servicing carts, and test equipment.
• Hand tools, reach forklifts, 36K forklift, 10K reach forklift.

Additional Information

• May be required to work at both Marana, AZ, and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate.
• Additional duties may be assigned at the discretion of department management.

Benefits

• 401K with Company Match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• PTO - Eligible for 3 Weeks in your First Year, in Addition to 7 Paid Company Holidays
• Company-Provided Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities