Aviation Teardown & Evaluation Technician - 2nd Shift

West Star Aviation; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K match

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. in Cedar Hill, TX, is seeking a Teardown & Evaluation Technician (2nd Shift) to disassemble, inspect, and evaluate aviation components in a fast-paced shop environment.

You will use hand tools and precision instruments, ensuring traceability and compliance with FAA regulations, while supporting repair and overhaul activities. This role requires reading blueprints, IPCs, and technical data, documenting findings, and maintaining calibration of tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree in aviation or related field preferred.
• FAA A&P certification beneficial but not required.
• Experience in aircraft maintenance or related technical environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform teardown and disassembly of aircraft components using approved hand and power tools.
• Remove component parts and hardware in accordance with manuals, engineering data, and FAA regulations.
• Maintain identification and traceability of removed hardware and components throughout teardown and repair.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals, IPCs, and technical documentation.
• Use precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, dial indicators, and scales to inspect tolerances.
• Inspect parts and assemblies for wear, corrosion, cracks, heat damage, distortion, and other discrepancies.
• Document damaged or non-conforming components in repair tracking systems and work orders.
• Clean and prepare component parts using approved cleaning agents and solvents.
• Support structural and composite repair operations including drilling, riveting, surface preparation, bonding, and curing processes.
• Ensure all work complies with FAA regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain calibrated tools and clean workstations for safe shop operations.
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Inspection methods

Blueprints interpretation

Precision measuring tools

English communication

Disassembly using hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in aviation or related field preferred

FAA A&P certification beneficial

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. in Cedar Hill, TX, is seeking a Teardown & Evaluation Technician (2nd Shift) to disassemble, inspect, and evaluate aviation components in a fast-paced shop environment.

You will use hand tools and precision instruments, ensuring traceability and compliance with FAA regulations, while supporting repair and overhaul activities. This role requires reading blueprints, IPCs, and technical data, documenting findings, and maintaining calibration of tools.