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Job Title: Structures Mechanic
Job Description
As a Structures Mechanic, you will engage in performing heavy structural repairs, maintenance, and modifications to F/A-18 Aircraft. This role involves working with advanced fighter jets, focusing on depot-level maintenance and structural enhancements.
Responsibilities
- Perform heavy structural repairs on F/A-18 Aircraft.
- Engage in maintenance and modifications of aircraft structures.
- Conduct depot-level maintenance, including equipment overhauls and modifications.
- Execute sheet-metal modifications and structural repairs.
- Address corrosion issues in aircraft structures.
Essential Skills
- 3 - 8+ years of recent experience in depot-level/heavy checks on any aircraft.
- Expertise in military, jet, and structural mechanics.
- Proficiency in sheet metal work and structural modifications.
- Experience with F/A-18F, F-18, and Super Hornet fighter jets.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in working with Air Force, Navy, or Marines aircraft.
- Familiarity with Boeing and other aircraft heavy maintenance processes.
Why Work Here?
Join a pivotal program for the Navy in San Antonio, becoming part of the service life modification hub for F-18 aircraft. Work on cutting-edge block 3 modifications, transforming these jets into 5th generation fighters, the most tactical in the U.S. Navy inventory.
Work Environment
The role offers flexible shift options with 1st Shift from 5:30am-2:30pm and 2nd Shift from 2pm-10:30pm, Monday to Friday, with optional overtime. Work in an open-bay, non-climate controlled environment. Employees can expense $100 per year for Steel Toed Shoes. Must be willing to work 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 - $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 Dec 18, 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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