Job Title: F18 Flight Operations - General MechanicIf interested please reach out to Kenna by call or text at 8 4 3 9 7 2 1 8 8 6
Job Description
Perform maintenance operations on aircraft, aircraft equipment, engines, components, and systems in support of aircraft modification. This role involves Airframe & Powerplant repairs and may include Fuel Cell work.
Responsibilities
- Remove, install, and rig flight controls.
- Conduct CDI or CDQAR inspections, including removal, installation, and functional checks.
- Perform high and low turns as a qualified technician.
- Remove and install hydraulic components.
- Conduct depot disassembly and rebuilds.
- Operate ground support equipment.
- Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, and technical manuals.
- Set up and use pneumatic tools and torque wrenches.
- Use common hand tools like wrenches and safety wire pliers.
- Remove and replace panels, floorboards, and other components using mechanical fasteners.
- Familiarize and work with large aircraft components such as airframe and powerplant.
- Communicate effectively with team members and document maintenance actions clearly.
- Perform duties while wearing required safety equipment and comply with health and safety regulations.
- Order parts and equipment as needed and perform additional duties as directed by management.
Essential Skills
- Experience in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
- Proficiency in using pneumatic tools and torque wrenches.
- Experience with large aircraft and components.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Capability to document maintenance and repair actions clearly.
- Adherence to safety regulations and ability to work on all shifts.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Familiarity with Airframe & Powerplant operations.
- Experience in depot-level maintenance.
- Ability to perform duties in various physical environments.
Why Work Here?
This role offers the opportunity to become a direct employee with a prominent Defense Department contractor, providing a pathway for career growth and development.
Work Environment
Work in a military hangar with two shifts available: 1st Shift from 5:30 am to 2:30 pm, and 2nd Shift from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The environment is open-bay and non-climate controlled. Employees can expense up to $100 per year for Steel Toed Shoes.
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 - $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 Sep 17, 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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