Aerotek — San Antonio, Texas
Pay: $35–$40 per hour
If qualified please reach out to Kenna to be set up with an interview 908 902 6934 Job Title: F18 Flight Ops - General Mechanic Job Description Join our dynamic team in performing maintenance operations on aircraft, aircraft equipment, engines, components, and systems. You will work in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier, and other directives in support of aircraft modification. Your role may include Airframe & Powerplant repairs and Fuel Cell work. Responsibilities • Remove, install, and rig flight controls. • Perform inspections as a CDI or CDQAR Inspector. • Conduct removal, installation, and functional checks of flight components. • Turn qualified for high and low scenarios. • Remove and install hydraulic components. • Engage in depot disassembly and rebuilds. • Utilize ground support equipment. • Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, and technical manuals. • Use pneumatic tools, torque wrenches, and common hand tools efficiently. • Replace panels, floorboards, insulation, and sealing compounds using mechanical fasteners. • Document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, and parts requests accurately. • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with team members and supervision. • Comply with all health and safety rules, tool control, contracts, and facilities regulations. • Perform duties on all shifts and order necessary parts, tools, materials, and equipment as needed.
Essential Skills • Proficiency in aircraft maintenance, depot level repair, and overhaul. • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and manuals. • Skillful in using pneumatic tools and torque wrenches. • Experience in removing and replacing aircraft components and assemblies. • Strong communication skills, both oral and written. • Ability to document maintenance actions accurately. • Ability to perform duties with required safety equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications • Familiarity with large aircraft components such as air-frame and power-plant. • Experience working in open-bay, non-climate controlled environments. • Capability to work on all shifts without encumbrances due to weather or physical location.
Why Work Here? Seize the opportunity to advance your career by potentially going direct with a large DOD company. Experience a collaborative work environment and gain access to a variety of projects that enhance your skills and knowledge. Work Environment Work in a military hangar with first shift from Monday to Friday, 5:30 am to 2:30 pm, and second shift from Monday to Friday, 2 pm to 10:30 pm. Be prepared to work in an open-bay, non-climate controlled environment and enjoy the benefit of expensing $100 per year for steel-toed shoes. 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 - $40.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 15, 2026. About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com 1-888-AEROTEK. 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. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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