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BAS KC Job Fair 2025

We're Hiring in Bates City, MO!

Old landing gear purchased by BAS Part Sales

At BAS Part Sales, we don’t just sell airplane parts - we fuel the future of aviation. Headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, and founded in 2012, we’ve quickly become one of the most recognized names in aircraft salvage and used airplane parts worldwide. With over 120,000 unique items in our online store - and more added daily - we’re leading the charge in e-commerce innovation for the aviation industry.


Driven by passion and precision, our team has built BAS into the largest internet-based supplier of aircraft salvage parts on the planet. From used parts and components salvaged from old aircraft to new old stock to some brand-new parts, we offer solutions for virtually every inch of an aircraft - and we do it with speed, scale, and unmatched customer service.


In 2023, we expanded our footprint by acquiring White Industries near Kansas City, read the blog article. Now rebranded as BAS Kansas City, that team has grown from four to over a dozen in less than two years - and we’re just getting started.


If you’re looking for a rewarding career and you're passionate about being part of a high-performing, fast-growing team - BAS is where your career takes off.

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Learn more about BAS Kansas City

What is BAS Kansas City?

The Airfield

BAS Kansas City is no ordinary workplace - it’s 180 acres of aviation action. Located at Harry S Truman Regional Airport, our massive airfield features four hangars packed wall-to-wall with aircraft parts - from small general aviation planes to large turbine-powered business jets and even small commercial aircraft. With 100,000 square feet under roof and planes as far as the eye can see, this is where aviation comes to life.

The Story

Formerly White Industries, a respected aircraft salvage operation with over 50 years of history, the Kansas City location was acquired by BAS in March 2023 along with its aircraft, parts inventory, and four amazing employees. Since then, we’ve been steadily transforming the facility into a high-powered extension of our game-changing Colorado operation, where we redefined the aircraft salvage industry 13 years ago.


Three of the original four team members remain valued contributors to our growing KC crew (one has since retired), and we’ve been expanding ever since - bringing in new talent to help list and manage a massive inventory through our award-winning e-commerce platform.


Now, we’re hiring again - and it’s a great time to come aboard. Since the acquisition and rebranding, BAS Kansas City has been booming: shipping aircraft parts across the globe, and even landing whole planes in film and TV productions like Landman on Paramount+. We’ve breathed new life into a legacy operation, and the momentum is only picking up.


If you’re ready to bring your skills to a thriving, forward-thinking team in a company that values innovation, growth, and people - BAS Kansas City is ready for you.

The Jobs

We’re filling multiple on-site roles including Researchers, Research Assistants, Mechanics, and more. All positions are full-time, Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm: no weekends, no major holidays, and no remote work. We offer competitive pay, a reliable and stable work environment, and strong benefits - including a 401K with a generous employer match.


You don’t need an aviation background to join our team - we’ll train you! If you bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn something new, we’ll help you grow into a rewarding career. Come see us at the job fair and take the first step toward an exciting career in the aviation industry!

Why Work for BAS?

The Culture

BAS Part Sales isn't just a leader in aircraft salvage - we're also an exceptional place to build a career. Our standout culture feels more like family than work, providing a supportive environment where team members thrive professionally and personally. We continuously invest in training, mentoring, and equipping our people, ensuring everyone has the resources and encouragement to excel.


At BAS, feedback isn't just encouraged — it's actively pursued, fostering open communication that drives constant improvement. Our dedicated, tight-knit team works together toward shared goals, all while giving back to the local community and beyond. Our impressive growth over the past 13 years proves great results come from hiring great people and surrounding them with an engaging, drama-free, and genuinely rewarding workplace culture.


We live our mantra every day - Excellence, Integrity, Community, Generosity, and Growth!

The Operation

The BAS Part Sales Operation is unique in the world of aircraft salvage for many reasons. We have cultivated both a business culture and a process-driven operation that truly delivers for our customers, and keeps them coming back time and time again, customers from over 80 countries last year. The people involved in the day-to-day operation of BAS Part Sales are the real secret to our incredible success.


Our deep belief in thorough and productive process permeates every department at BAS, delivering a nimble and efficient business operation that continues to evolve and improve as we grow. We continuously produce operational excellence through our commitment to executing our processes with integrity and determination.

The Leadership

At BAS, outstanding leadership isn’t just a title - it’s a organization-wide commitment to support, guide, and grow every individual on our crew. Our leadership teams work proactively every day to move the business forward while staying closely connected to the people who make it all happen.


With an open-door policy from our executives and hands-on involvement from our on-site KC leadership, support is never more than a few steps away. Whether it’s finding answers, learning best practices, or navigating a challenge, our team members are always backed by experienced leaders who are ready to help.


We’re big believers in promoting from within, and our leadership team is constantly on the lookout for team members ready to take flight in their careers. At BAS, you’ll never feel like just another employee - you’ll be part of a culture where leadership lifts you up and helps you reach the next level.

BAS Kansas City Is Growing Fast – Multiple Full-Time On-Site Positions Open!

The pay ranges you see? Just the starting line—built for folks with little or no aviation experience. If you bring skills, hustle, and fit our culture, we pay more—period. We reward dedication with strong wages, real growth, and benefits that boost your total compensation well beyond your hourly rate.
Aviation Parts Researcher
Starting at $17/hr
Researchers are the brains of the operation, a vital crew responsible for identifying, documenting, imaging, and prepping aircraft parts to be sold through our award-winning e-commerce platform. If you’re computer-savvy, detail-oriented, and ready to roll up your sleeves in a fast-paced, supportive environment, this could be your runway to a rewarding career.
No aviation experience? No problem - we’ll train you from day one.
Required Skills:
  • You must be competent in using a Windows PC, Microsoft Office, PC file and folder organization, MS Teams and Outlook, web browsers, Google lens, etc.
  • You must know how to use a digital camera, transfer photos, organize image files, etc.
Researcher Assistant
Starting at $16/hr
In this dynamic, full-time role, you'll help prepare aviation parts for sale through our industry-leading e-commerce platform. You’ll clean and inspect parts, break down assemblies, identify and label parts, and support the Research, Mechanic, and Sales Teams with a variety of projects. Every day brings something new, and you'll learn valuable skills in aviation parts identification and inventory systems. We offer a supportive, team-focused environment where hard work is appreciated, and a strong work ethic goes a long way. If you're detail-oriented, eager to learn, and want to join a growing company with a fun, family-like culture - come meet us at the job fair and see how you can take off with BAS!
No aviation experience? No problem - we’ll train you from day one.
Disassembly Mechanic
Starting at $20/hr
You'll work directly with aircraft and seasoned aviation mechanics - disassembling planes from Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, and more - plus help with wreck hauls, moving fuselages and wings, building shipping crates, running equipment, and keeping things organized around the hangar.
No aviation experience? No problem - we’ll train you from day one.
Required Skills:
  • Mechanical aptitude or mechanical experience

  • Ability to lift 50+ pounds

  • Comfortable working at heights or in confined spaces

  • Willingness to stand, crouch, bend, and climb for extended periods

  • Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

  • You must have your own tools, we provide the specialty tools needed.

  • Aptitude for reading diagrams and schematics to identify parts

Groundskeeping
Starting at $16/hr

Starting at $19/hr for Groundskeeping Team Lead

Responsibilities include mowing, tree and brush removal, general airfield upkeep, and indoor warehouse organization and maintenance when the weather’s not cooperating. We’re looking for reliable, hard-working individuals who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and take pride in keeping our facility in top shape. Come chat with us at the job fair - this is more than just a job, it’s a career runway with BAS!
Helpful Skills:
  • Experience operating large farm equipment, skid steer, chainsaws, mowers and other lawn care equipment, etc.

Benefits To Working for BAS:

• 401(k) + matching

• Bonus pay

• Paid time off

• Health insurance

• 40 hour work week

• 8 hour shift (some overtime available)

• Monday to Friday work schedule

General BAS Job Requirements:

In addition to the basic requirements, you should bring a positive attitude and a strong sense of personal responsibility - showing up consistently and getting the job done thoroughly and efficiently.


Basic Requirements For All Positions

  • Ability to work on-site in Bates City daily

  • Ability to pass a comprehensive drug screening

  • Ability to be on your feet, go up and down stairs, move rolling carts through the warehouse, etc.

  • Ability to lift 50+ pounds

  • High school diploma or equivalant

  • Valid driver's license

  • Reliability, personal responsibility, positive attitude

Nice-To-Haves...

  • Parts book, parts schematic experience

  • Higher level PC/MS Office skill sets

  • Aviation mechanic training or experience

  • Knowledge of general aviation aircraft, systems, engines, electronics & avionics, etc

  • Aviation specific mechanic licenses

  • Forklift or other equipment certifications/experience

Job Location:

BAS Kansas City

1013 Outer Rd

Bates City, MO 64011

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8am to 5pm Monday through Friday

All posted compensation is a starting point and can fluctuate with experience, education, and attitude.

Every new team member goes through a 60-day review period - what we like to call your third and final interview. If you’re a good fit and invited to stay on after that, you may become eligible for added compensation, including a health insurance stipend that effectively adds over $3 per hour to your total pay.

The Job Fair

You must register using the form below

Registration is required to attend the job fair! We’ll kick things off with group sessions for each position, followed by one-on-one meet-and-greets with our hiring team. We will also do some tours and show you around the operation. On-site first interviews will be scheduled right away for Tuesday and Wednesday - don’t miss your chance to get in early!

Group Interview Schedule for May 20, 2025
9am - Researcher and Research Assistant
11am - Disassembly Mechanic
2pm - Groundskeeping

It is our goal to do as many one-on-one interviews as we can on Tuesday  May 20th and Wednesday May 21st.

We will begin scheduling 2nd interviews as early as Wednesday, May 21st.

All hiring decisions will be made after completing our two-step interview process with each qualified candidate. We’re committed to moving swiftly and communicating clearly every step of the way.

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Attach your resume to the form below when you register.

Come dressed for an interview.

Bring several printed copies of your resume with you.

Be at least 15 minutes early for your designated group session.

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Learn more about BAS Kansas City from our blog...

BAS Part Sales Has Acquired Aircraft Salvage Competitor White Industries
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BAS Part Sales has completed the acquisition of White Industries located in Bates City, MO. White Industries is known throughout the aviation world as the original aircraft salvage and used airplane parts supplier, having established operations roughly 70 years ago.
BAS Kansas City Takes Flight: A Behind-the-Scenes Look with Kate Broug
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It's been about a year and a half since BAS acquired the former White Industries and rebranded it as BAS Kansas City. It has been a wild ride, to say the least. One of the key goals for our leadership and marketing teams [...]
A Legacy of Innovation Meets Hollywood’s Creative Vision
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I’m thrilled to share an exciting new chapter in the BAS Part Sales story—our expansion into the film, television, and themed attraction industries. Over the years, we’ve built a reputation for revolutionizing aircraft salvage and procurement, and now we’re bringing that same expertise [...]

BAS Part Sales is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, marital status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and during employment, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Our commitment to equal opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, return from layoff, company-sponsored programs, education, and social and recreational programs.


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