Job Title: Fuel Cell Mechanic (F/A-18 aircraft)
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Job Description
Join our team as a Fuel Cell Mechanic, where you will perform essential functions such as the removal, installation, and inspection of fuel cells/bladders and the assembly and installation of components like fuel lines, hardware, and fittings on various aircraft. Your expertise will be pivotal in analyzing aircraft sealing, structural, and assembly drawings to detect and address seal level deficiencies, diagnose leak test results, and recommend corrective actions.
Responsibilities
- Perform disassembly and teardown operations of aircraft fuel systems and related components.
- Remove fuel cells and components from aircraft, following specific procedures and techniques.
- Prepare cavities for installation of fuel cells and components.
- Install fuel cells and components, adhering to specific procedures and techniques.
- Use appropriate pressure test equipment and perform necessary repairs.
- Check the condition of fuel cells for damage and inspect cavities for the condition of internal fittings.
- Work from operation sheets, diagrams, blueprints, engineering orders, and mil-specs.
- Maintain schedules and quality standards while ensuring work is complete and accurate.
- Notify supervision of any malfunctions, defects, or damages to equipment, material, and products.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- Perform assembly and disassembly operations on aircraft fuel systems and equipment in accordance with applicable directives.
- Conduct operational checks of aircraft fuel systems and components, with or without production aids.
- Assemble and test articles for use in system testing, development, and modification of aircraft.
Essential Skills
- 2 to 4 years of experience in aircraft fuel systems and components overhaul.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics, assembly drawings, and technical manuals.
- Ability to set up and use precision measuring instruments such as torque wrenches and gauges.
- Experience with hand and pneumatic tools.
- Ability to operate ground support equipment including hydraulic test carts and tow tractors.
- Experience with fuel/defuel procedures and leak checking fuel systems.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and remove/install equipment from blueprints.
- Capability to identify, clean, and treat different types of corrosion.
- Effective communication skills for both oral and written interactions.
- Ability to document maintenance and repair actions clearly.
- Adherence to safety regulations and ability to perform duties on all shifts.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Knowledge of shop mathematics and assembly methods.
- Experience working from drawings, sketches, and sample parts.
- Ability to order parts, tools, and materials as needed.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy the opportunity to potentially transition to direct positions with leading aerospace companies in the future. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that values your expertise and contributions.
Work Environment
Work is conducted in an open-bay, non-climate controlled environment. Shifts include 1st Shift: Monday-Friday 5:30am-2:30pm and 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 2pm-10:30pm, with optional overtime. Employees will have the opportunity to expense $100 per year for steel-toed shoes. Candidates 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.
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 Nov 25, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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.
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