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Job Title: Fuel Cell Mechanic

Job Description

This role focuses on the removal, installation, inspection, and repair of aircraft fuel cells, bladders, and associated fuel system components. You work from technical drawings, specifications, and written instructions to ensure fuel systems are assembled, tested, and maintained to exacting standards. The position involves diagnosing leaks, identifying structural or sealing deficiencies, and recommending corrective actions while maintaining high levels of safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Responsibilities

• Remove, install, and inspect aircraft fuel cells, bladders, fuel lines, hardware, and fittings on various aircraft in accordance with established procedures.
• Analyze aircraft sealing, structural, and assembly drawings to identify seal-level deficiencies and potential issues.
• Diagnose results of fuel system leak tests to detect drawing, specification, structural, and assembly sealing errors.
• Recommend and support corrective actions to address fuel system deficiencies and ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Perform disassembly and teardown operations on aircraft fuel systems and related components as required.
• Remove fuel cells and components from aircraft using specified procedures and techniques to prevent damage and ensure safety.
• Prepare cavities for installation of fuel cells and components, including inspection and cleaning of internal fittings and structures.
• Install fuel cells and components following detailed procedures, ensuring proper fit, sealing, and alignment.
• Use appropriate pressure test equipment to perform leak checks and make repairs as required to restore system integrity.
• Check the condition of fuel cells for damage and inspect cavities and internal fittings for wear, corrosion, or defects.
• Work from operation sheets, diagrams, blueprints, engineering orders, military specifications, and verbal instructions to complete assignments accurately.
• Perform assembly and disassembly operations on aircraft fuel systems and equipment in accordance with Department of Defense, manufacturer, company, supplier, and other directives.
• Conduct operational checks of aircraft fuel systems and components with or without production aids to verify correct function.
• Assemble and test articles for use in system testing, development, and modification of aircraft fuel systems.
• Maintain production schedules and quality standards by planning work, monitoring progress, and ensuring tasks are completed on time.
• Inspect completed work for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards and procedures.
• Notify supervision of any malfunctions, defects, or damage to equipment, materials, or products encountered during work.
• Keep the work area clean, orderly, and compliant with safety and tool-control requirements.
• Assist other aircraft mechanics and support related tasks in other fields as necessary to complete assignments.
• Order parts, pan stock, tools, materials, and equipment as required to support ongoing maintenance and repair activities.
• Comply with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, contracts, facilities, and other relevant policies.
• Fuel and defuel aircraft, perform pencil drains, and conduct leak checks on fuel systems in accordance with established procedures.
• Remove and install equipment and components using blueprints with firm callouts, including butt, center, chord, station, and water lines to ensure precise positioning.
• Identify different types of corrosion on fuel system components, clean affected areas, and treat corrosion in line with applicable standards.
• Clearly document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, and parts requests to maintain accurate records.
• Perform assigned duties on all shifts and in varying physical locations and conditions, including confined spaces, while wearing required safety equipment.

Essential Skills

• 2 to 4 years of experience performing duties related to aircraft fuel systems, fuel cells, and fuel components overhaul.
• Hands-on experience as a fuel cell mechanic working with aircraft fuel systems and components.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, and test procedures.
• Proficiency in using a variety of precision measuring instruments, such as torque wrenches, gauges, and measuring devices.
• Ability to work effectively with hand tools and pneumatic tools for assembly, disassembly, and repair tasks.
• Experience operating ground support equipment such as hydraulic test carts, nitrogen/oxygen carts, tow tractors, and hangar deck cranes.
• Capability to fuel and defuel aircraft, perform pencil drains, and conduct leak checks on fuel systems safely and accurately.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and adapt to physically demanding tasks in tight or restricted areas.
• Knowledge of shop mathematics, assembly methods, and standard shop practices applicable to aircraft maintenance.
• Ability to work from drawings, sketches, sample parts, position templates, and other complete or incomplete technical information.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to interact with coworkers, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to clearly document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, and parts requests.
• Ability to perform assigned duties while wearing required safety equipment and personal protective gear.
• Ability to perform duties on all shifts and under varying weather and physical conditions without encumbrances.
• Commitment to comply with all health and safety, tool control, contracts, and facility regulations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience performing assembly and disassembly operations on aircraft fuel systems in accordance with Department of Defense, manufacturer, company, and supplier directives.
• Familiarity with operation sheets, engineering orders, blueprints, and military specifications for aircraft fuel systems.
• Experience assembling and testing articles for use in system testing, development, and modification of aircraft.
• Ability to identify and treat corrosion on fuel system components in line with established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus when inspecting work for completeness and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain schedules and quality standards in a production or maintenance environment.
• Capability to support and assist other aircraft mechanics and work across related disciplines as needed.
• Comfort working in open-bay, non-climate-controlled environments and adapting to changing conditions.
• Flexibility to work any shift, including first and second shifts, with optional overtime.
• Motivation to pursue long-term opportunities and potential direct employment with major aerospace organizations.

Why Work Here?

You join a highly skilled team working on complex aircraft systems, gaining hands-on experience with advanced fuel systems and components. The role offers stable, full-time hours with optional overtime and exposure to industry-leading aerospace practices and standards. You benefit from clear procedures, strong safety culture, and opportunities to expand your technical capabilities. There is a pathway for professional growth, including the potential to transition into direct roles with major aerospace companies, providing long-term career development and advancement.

Work Environment

This position operates in an open-bay, non-climate-controlled hangar environment where you work directly on aircraft and fuel systems. You perform duties on first shift (Monday–Friday, approximately 5:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.) or second shift (Monday–Friday, approximately 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.), with optional overtime as business needs require. You must remain open to working any shift. The work involves frequent use of hand and pneumatic tools, precision measuring instruments, and ground support equipment such as hydraulic test carts, nitrogen/oxygen carts, tow tractors, and hangar deck cranes. Tasks may require working in confined spaces, at various heights, and in different physical locations within the facility. You wear required safety equipment and personal protective gear while performing all duties. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and adherence to tool-control and safety procedures. You may expense up to a specified amount per year for steel-toed shoes as part of the required work attire.

Job Type & Location

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

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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 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.

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