AME Seat Tech - Egress

Aerotek • San Antonio, TX • 3h ago

Job Title: AME Seat Tech - Aircraft Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Aircraft Mechanic specialized in AME Seat Technology to join our team. This role involves maintaining the F/A-18E, F/A-18F, and F-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft, focusing on aircraft modifications and egress systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain various aircraft egress systems such as seat and canopy ejection, gaseous and liquid oxygen systems, ejection seats, fire extinguishing systems, and more.

Remove and install oxygen system valves, gauges, converters, and regulators.

Inspect, remove, install, and rig ejection seats, shoulder harnesses, and lap belts.

Inspect, remove, install, and adjust firing mechanisms and cartridges for ejection seats.

Perform daily, preflight, post-flight, and other periodic aircraft inspections.

Essential Skills

Must have Navy/Marine Corps AME NACES certification.

Experience with F/A-18E, F/A-18F, F-18 Super Hornet aircraft.

Military with a focus on aircraft modifications.

Experience as a CDI or CDQAR.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Minimum of 5 - 7 recent years of experience performing depot-level/heavy checks on any aircraft.

Experience with equipment overhauls and modifications.

Why Work Here?

Joining our team offers the opportunity to work on the F-18 program for the Navy in San Antonio, a pivotal location for service life modifications of the F-18 aircraft. You will have the chance to engage in block 3 modifications, enhancing these aircraft to the 5th generation fighters, which are among the most advanced tactical aircraft in the U.S. Navy inventory.

Work Environment

The work environment offers flexibility with shifts available from Monday to Friday. The 1st shift operates from 5:30am to 2:30pm, and the 2nd shift from 2pm to 10:30pm, with optional overtime. The work takes place in an open-bay, non-climate-controlled environment. Employees can expense $100 per year for Steel Toed Shoes. You must be open to working any shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Antonio, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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