Now Hiring: Salvage Aircraft Recovery and Dismantler

Texas Air Salvage is a specialized general aviation salvage company based in Bloomburg Texas, about 30 min southwest of Texarkana.

Job Overview:
  • Assist with field recovery of damaged aircraft.
  • Work in varied conditions: shop, hangars, ramps, off‑airport sites.
  • Disassemble and part out general aviation aircraft.
  • Handle, photograph, tag, and inventory removed aircraft parts.
  • Perform basic computer tasks for online inventory entry.
  • General property and equipment maintenance.
What We’re Looking For:
  • Hands‑on GA experience (Cessna, Piper, Beech, Mooney).
  • Comfortable with hand tools, basic structures, IPC usage.
  • Willing to travel on short notice.
  • Experience towing with a 1‑ton truck with 40+ ft gooseneck.
  • Experience operating tractors with attachments.
  • Comfortable with table saws (crate building).
  • Comfortable with welding, cutting torch, shop tools.
  • Non‑smoker/vaper with clean record.
  • Physically able to work in tight/uneven spaces.
Starting Wage & Advancement:
  • Starting wage: $20–$30/hr depending on experience.
  • Strong potential for rapid advancement well beyond this range.
Online Application

All fields are required to complete the application.

Contact Information
1. General Aviation or Mechanical Experience

Tell us about your hands‑on general aviation experience with aircraft such as Cessna, Piper, Beech, Mooney, etc. If you do not have GA experience, describe your hands‑on mechanical background, including the types of equipment you have worked on.

2. Towing and Hauling Experience

Our recovery team operates 1‑ton dually trucks pulling 40+ ft gooseneck flatbed trailers. Explain where and how you gained experience with:

  • Driving heavy trucks
  • Towing long trailers
  • Maneuvering and backing in tight or uneven areas

Include any relevant work, farm, military, or personal experience.

3. Tractor, Skid Steer, and Heavy Equipment Operation

We use a farm tractor and skid steer with attachments such as a bush hog, bucket, blade, and forklift forks. Describe your experience with:

  • Operating this type of equipment
  • Performing basic maintenance
  • Loading/unloading heavy or awkward items
4. Shop Tools, Fabrication, and Welding

Our team maintains trailers, builds storage structures, and performs general shop work.
Tell us about your experience using:

  • Welding equipment (MIG, TIG, or stick)
  • Cutting torches
  • Sandblast cabinets
  • General fabrication tools
5. Carpentry and Crate Building

We frequently build crates for shipping aircraft parts.
Describe your experience with:

  • Table saws
  • Circular/skill saws
  • Nail guns, drills, and other carpentry tools
  • Measuring, cutting, and assembling wood structures
6. Physical Capability

This job requires climbing onto trailers, working inside damaged airframes, and navigating tight or uneven spaces. Explain why you believe you are physically capable of performing these tasks safely and consistently.

7. Computer Skills & Parts Identification

Our team uses Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPC) to identify part numbers and enter inventory into our website. We also use search engines to verify part information.
Tell us about your experience with:

  • Desktop computers
  • Basic data entry
  • Using online resources to research or identify parts
  • Any experience with IPCs or technical manuals
8. Ability to Travel on Short Notice

Our recovery missions often require leaving with very little notice — sometimes the same day, including weekends. For example, we may receive a call on a Friday evening and the team may depart early Saturday morning and be gone for several days.

Please describe your current life situation, responsibilities, and support system, and explain how you would handle sudden multi‑day travel when a recovery call comes in. Be specific about the arrangements you have in place that allow you to leave immediately when needed.

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