Job Title: Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

Pay: Up to $45/hr (per diem for nonlocal candidates, shift differentials if on second on top of rate)

Location: San Antonio, TX

Job Description

As a Structures Mechanic, you will be responsible for performing heavy structural repairs, maintenance, and modifications on F/A-18 Aircraft. You will utilize carbide drills and piloted reamers for composite and titanium drilling, and for aluminum, high-speed steel and cobalt drills will be used.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy structural repairs and maintenance on F/A-18 Aircraft.
• Execute modifications on aircraft to enhance structural integrity.
• Utilize specialized tools such as carbide drills and piloted reamers.
• Conduct depot-level maintenance, including equipment overhauls.
• Apply sheet-metal modifications and structural repairs.
• Address corrosion on aircraft structures.

Essential Skills

• 3-8+ years of recent experience in depot-level/heavy checks on aircraft.
  • Open to any on aircraft sheet metal experience does not need to be fighter or DOD in general
• Proficiency in structural repairs and modifications.
• Experience with military aircraft, particularly the F/A-18, is advantageous.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with jet aircraft and structural sheet metal.
• Familiarity with Air Force, Navy, or Marines operations.
• Experience with fighter jets such as the F-18 Super Hornet.

Why Work Here?

Join a pivotal program for the Navy, where San Antonio serves as the hub for service life modifications of the F-18 aircraft. Youll have the opportunity to work on Block 3 modifications, upgrading to 5th generation fighters—some of the most advanced tactical aircraft in the U.S. Navy inventory.

Work Environment

The work environment includes an open-bay, non-climate controlled setting. The role offers two shifts: 1st Shift from Monday to Friday, 5:30 am to 2:30 pm, and 2nd Shift from Monday to Friday, 2 pm to 10:30 pm, with optional overtime. Flexibility to work any shift is required. An annual $100 expense for steel-toed shoes is provided.

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

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 2026.

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.