Aaron Needs a Job
Expert custom car-builder Aaron Kaufman is stepping out of his comfort zone in a big way as he dives headfirst into mechanical worlds he’s never experienced before. In his new series, Kaufman takes viewers on a wild ride around the country as he explores exciting new motor-driven industries and meets with the machine-minded men and women who keep our world running.
- 2019-2019
- 1 season
- Discovery Channel
- Reality
Expert custom car-builder Aaron Kaufman is stepping out of his comfort zone in a big way as he dives headfirst into mechanical worlds he’s never experienced before. In his new series, Kaufman takes viewers on a wild ride around the country as he explores exciting new motor-driven industries and meets with the machine-minded men and women who keep our world running.
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2019
Episode 2
Salvaging Speed
Mon, Jul 15, 2019 41 mins
Aaron takes to the skies as he achieves his childhood dream of getting to pilot an F-16 fighter jet. Later Aaron explores a scrapyard where he learns how to rip up, crush, and shred old vehicles for fun and profit. After Aaron takes on the world of tires.
Episode 3
Testing the Waters
Mon, Jul 22, 2019 41 mins
Aaron reveals that he's a little wet behind the ears when it comes to industries that rely on water. He works on a cargo ship, touring an overwhelmingly large engine and making sure the cargo is tied down to the deck before joining the crew of a tug boat.
Episode 4
Learning to Fly
Mon, Aug 12, 2019 41 mins
Aaron explores the challenges of human survival. At NASA's headquarters, Aaron learns about our future in space and tests cars made for the moon. Then, Aaron tests a vital and dangerous job: crop-dusting. Later, Aaron visits a massive water-pumping plant.
Episode 5
At Your Service
Mon, Aug 19, 2019 41 mins
Aaron explores the Service Industry. First, Aaron gets behind the wheel of an elite Green Beret training mission. Then, Aaron feels the heat on a firefighter's training course. Later, Aaron navigates a 40,000-pound Trash Truck around an obstacle course.
Episode 6
Liquid Assets
Mon, Aug 26, 2019 41 mins
Aaron joins the the Army Corps of Engineers, who lay massive concrete mats on the Mississippi River. Then he gets down and dirty plunging into the business of Swamp Logging. Finally, Aaron gets charged up exploring the largest Hydro Damn in America.
Episode 7
By Land, Sea, and Air
Mon, Sep 9, 2019 41 mins
Aaron takes turning a wrench to new heights when he works on a tramcar 8,000 feet above the desert. Then, Aaron helps build a hovercraft in Indiana and finally Aaron carves out some quality time in Texas, with woodworker-turned-car builder Isaac Cohen.
Episode 14
What's Old Is New
Mon, Jul 15, 2019 41 mins
In an explosive premiere, Aaron starts his job search by exploring military restoration when he tests a restored Sherman tank. After firing the cannon, Aaron braves the dangers of coal mining. Later, Aaron works on a steam train that's run for 150 years.