Aircraft Structural Mechanic - San Antonio, TXJob Description / Overview: Aerotek is currently hiring Aircraft Structural Mechanics to perform maintenance, modifications and overhauls on F/A-18 fighter jets in San Antonio, TX on a contract to hire basis for one of the worlds largest Defense Contract Management Agencies. Those hired will be working on a US Navy program keeping F/A-18 fighters mission ready after performing various modification and maintenance actions on these aircraft. No Tools Required.
Your responsibilities will include disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair/replacement, and assembly operations on critical aircraft structures such as formers, longerons, ribs, and bulkheads. You will work in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, and supplier specifications. Additionally, you will handle heavy structural modifications, including wing root removal and replacement, and engage in all types of sheet metal fabrication, skin repairs, and structural repairs. You will also be responsible for the teardown, repair, overhaul, and reassembly of major aircraft systems and components.
Pay Rate: $37.00 - $40.00
Shift(s): 1st Shift: M-F 5:30am-2:30pm (OT optional)
2nd Shift: M-F 2pm-10:30pm (OT optional)
Required Experience:
4-5+ years of Aircraft Structural / Airframe Maintenance ideally
F/A-18 maintenance experience preferred but not required
Must have some form of Heavy Maintenance / Depot Level / Aircraft Modification Experience
Job Type: This is a Contract-to-Hire position with the opportunity convert direct after 6-months or stay on contract indefinitely.
Work Environment: This is a fully on-site position in San Antonio, Texas. You will be working in an open-bay, non-climate controlled environment.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $40.00
• 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 will be accepting applications until Dec 20, 2024.
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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