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Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

Aerotek • San Antonio, TX • 2h ago

Job Title: Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

Pay Rate: $35.00 - $45.00 an hour (per diem split for eligible candidates)

Location: San Antonio, TX

Tools provided

Open to any airframe experience

Job Description

This role involves performing heavy structural repairs, maintenance, and modifications on F/A-18 Aircraft. The job requires expertise in using carbide drills and piloted reamers for Composite and Titanium drilling, and high-speed steel and Cobalt drills for Aluminum.

Responsibilities

Conduct heavy structural repairs and maintenance on F/A-18 Aircraft.

Execute modifications on aircraft structures, ensuring adherence to specifications.

Utilize carbide drills and piloted reamers for precise drilling on Composite and Titanium materials.

Employ high-speed steel and Cobalt drills for Aluminum modifications.

Perform depot-level maintenance and equipment overhauls.

Implement corrosion control measures on aircraft structures.

Essential Skills

3 - 8+ years of experience in depot-level or heavy checks on aircraft.

Proficiency in structural repairs and modifications.

Experience with sheet metal modifications.

Knowledge of aircraft heavy maintenance procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with military jets such as F/A-18F, F-18, and Super Hornet.

History working with the Air Force, Navy, or Marines.

Work Environment

The work environment includes two shifts: 1st shift from 5:30 am to 2:30 pm and 2nd shift from 2 pm to 10:30 pm, with optional overtime. You must be open to working any shift. The work is conducted in an open-bay, non-climate controlled environment. Employees are eligible to expense $100 per year for steel-toed shoes.

Interested or know someone who may be a fit?

For more information, contact:

Josiah Brown - (843) 972-1885

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 - $45.00/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 Sep 11, 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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