Teardown Mechanic

Air Transport Components; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Air Transport Components (ATC) in Gilbert, AZ, is seeking a Teardown Mechanic. The FAA-approved 145 Repair Station offers a hands-on role tearing down aircraft components with hand tools, supporting production timelines, and ensuring accurate maintenance documentation.

The position requires a high school diploma, lifting up to 50 pounds, and passing a pre-employment drug screen. Overtime and quarterly bonuses are available, with a sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the teardown of components.
• Ensure maintenance operations follow correct sequence and data requirements.
• Disassemble aircraft components using approved hand and air tools; record removed parts on forms.
• Prepare parts using approved cleaners and route parts for processing across departments.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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Teardown Mechanic

Production AZ Full Time Gilbert, AZ, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1010

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Join Air Transport Components (ATC) as a Teardown Mechanic in Gilbert, AZ!

As an FAA-approved 145 Repair Station, ATC is seeking a mechanically inclined individual to join our production team. If you’re comfortable using hand tools and curious about how mechanical components work, we’d like to hear from you. Aviation experience is a plus, but it is not required! In this role, you’ll assist with component teardown, meet production deadlines, ensure maintenance documentation is accurate, and maintain a clean work environment. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and are subject to random testing under DOT-FAA regulations. This full-time position offers a matching 401(k), health insurance, and optional dental and vision coverage.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday within operating hours of 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The position is also eligible for a rotating schedule that alternates between Monday–Thursday, 10-hour shifts, and Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in the teardown of components
• Ensure maintenance operations are performed in the appropriate sequence, and maintenance activities are performed according to the appropriate data and customer requirements
• Experience with disassembling aircraft components using approved hand and air tools in accordance with manufacturer manuals, CMM Tag, label, and record all removed parts on applicable forms
• Clean and prepare parts using approved solvents and abrasives Utilization of shop travelers to route parts throughout the facility for blasting, NDT, machine shop, paint shop etc .

Education and Experience:

High school diploma

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Manual dexterity and physical strength necessary to operate tools or adjust and repairs.
• Must have visual acuity to inspect equipment and identify defects.

Compensation and Benefits:

The starting pay range for this position is $25.00 to $30.00 per hour. This position is eligible for both overtime and quarterly bonuses, in addition to a sign on bonus.

ATC offers a wide range of benefits that include:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• Accident and hospitalization coverage
• 80 hours of accrued vacation time per year
• 40 hours of accrued sick time per year
• Employee referral program
• Educational assistance

*Air Transport Components (ATC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, respectful workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations available upon request throughout the application and hiring process.