Aircraft Structures Mechanic
FA-18 E/F Structures Technician – San Antonio, TX
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Job Description
Join our team as an Aircraft Structural Mechanic, where you will have the opportunity to work on the F/A-18E, F/A-18F, and F-18 Super Hornet fighter jets. Your role will involve aircraft modifications, focusing on structural and sheet-metal alterations.
Responsibilities
- Perform depot-level and heavy checks on aircraft, including equipment overhauls and modifications.
- Implement sheet-metal modifications and structural repairs on military aircraft such as the F/A-18E, F/A-18F, and Super Hornet.
- Address corrosion issues and apply high-lock solutions to maintain aircraft integrity.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 3 to 7 years of recent experience in depot-level or heavy checks on any aircraft.
- Proficiency in structural and sheet-metal modifications.
- Experience with military aircraft, preferably F/A-18 models.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working with the Air Force, Navy, or Marines.
- Familiarity with Boeing aircraft and modifications.
Why Work Here?
Be part of a team working on the cutting-edge block 3 modifications for the F-18 program, enhancing them to 5th generation fighters, some of the most advanced in the U.S. Navys inventory. San Antonio is becoming a hub for service life modifications of the F-18 aircraft, providing a unique and exciting opportunity for growth and development in this field.
Work Environment
Work in an open-bay, non-climate controlled environment. First shift runs Monday to Friday, from 5:30 am to 2:30 pm, and the second shift from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm, with optional overtime available. Employees can expense $100 per year for steel-toed shoes. Flexibility to work any shift is required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Antonio, Texas.
Pay and Benefits
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 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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