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Aircraft Structural Mechanic

Lensa
San Antonio, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 11/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/12/2025
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Job Title: Aircraft Structural Mechanic

Position: F/A-18 E/F Structures Technician - San Antonio, TX

Job Description

Join the elite team working on the F-18 program for the U.S. Navy in San Antonio, Texas-the central hub for Service Life Modification of F-18 aircraft. Be part of the cutting-edge Block 3 modifications, upgrading these aircraft to 5th generation fighters-the most advanced and tactical jets in the Navy's inventory.

Responsibilities

  • Perform depot-level maintenance and heavy checks on aircraft.
  • Execute equipment overhauls and structural modifications.
  • Handle sheet-metal modifications and corrosion repairs.
  • Install high locks and various structural components.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 4 years of recent experience performing depot-level maintenance on aircraft.
  • Proven ability to complete equipment overhauls and modifications.
  • Military aircraft or experience working on Boeing platforms is strongly preferred.

Compensation

  • Hourly Pay: $35-$40
  • Tools provided by employer (no personal tools required).
  • Per diem package available for those who qualify!

Schedule

  • 1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 5:30 AM-2:30 PM (overtime optional).
  • 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM-10:30 PM (overtime optional).
  • Candidates must be open to working either shift.

Placement Details

  • 1-year contract-to-hire with opportunities for long-term employment.
  • Must complete fingerprinting cards and interim paperwork prior to starting.
  • Required Documents: Birth Certificate ID or Passport.

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 22, 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.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

Salary : $35 - $40

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