Aircraft Structures Mechanic

Aerotek • San Antonio, TX • 4h ago

Aircraft Structural Mechanic

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

Job Description

Join our team as a Structures Mechanic, where you will perform heavy structural repairs, maintenance, and modifications on F/A-18 Aircraft. This role involves working with various materials, including composites, titanium, aluminum, and using specialized tools such as carbide drills and piloted reamers.

Responsibilities

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

Conduct modifications and depot-level maintenance on aircraft.

Use carbide drills and piloted reamers for composite and titanium drilling.

Utilize high-speed steel and cobalt drills for aluminum.

Execute aircraft modifications and structural repairs.

Essential Skills

3 - 8+ years of recent experience in depot-level/heavy checks/modifications on aircraft.

Experience in equipment overhauls and modifications.

Proficiency in structural repairs and sheet-metal modifications.

Familiarity with military aircraft such as F/A-18F, F-18, and Super Hornet.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Background in military, jet, structural, and sheet metal work.

Experience with the Air Force, Navy, Marines, or Boeing is beneficial.

Knowledge of corrosion prevention and control on aircraft.

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 18, 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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