Structures Mechanic - EA18G Mod

Structures Mechanic – EA-18G Mod

This long-term, full-time role focuses on modifying, repairing, and maintaining military jet aircraft, with an emphasis on structural work supporting offensive systems upgrades and weight reduction initiatives on EA-18G and F/A-18 platforms. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of general mechanics, avionics technicians, and structures mechanics to install complex modifications and upgrades on military aircraft in a controlled, on-base environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, task cards, and technical manuals to plan and execute structural modification and repair work on military aircraft.
• Remove, repair, modify, and install aircraft structural components, including airframe sections and related systems, in accordance with maintenance and engineering instructions.
• Support the installation of aircraft modifications and upgrades related to offensive systems and weight reduction on EA-18G and F/A-18 aircraft.
• Perform structural work that may involve drilling, reaming, and stepping up holes to precise tolerances, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with specifications.
• Assist with the removal, installation, and adjustment of associated electrical, rigging, and other aircraft systems required to complete structural modification tasks.
• Use a variety of hand tools and power tools safely and effectively to complete structural maintenance, repair, and modification activities.
• Apply knowledge of military aircraft systems and structures to troubleshoot issues, identify defects, and propose corrective actions.
• Coordinate daily tasks and status updates with the on-site lead and customer leads, ensuring work aligns with schedules and program requirements.
• Follow all safety, quality, and procedural requirements while working in hangar and flightline environments on an active military base.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 4+ years of depot or heavy maintenance experience focused on aircraft structures.
• Hands-on experience performing structural maintenance, repair, and modification on aircraft airframes.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, task cards, and maintenance manuals.
• Demonstrated experience reaming and stepping up holes on aircraft structures to precise tolerances.
• Practical experience with EA-18G or F/A-18 aircraft, or similar military aviation platforms.
• Ability to remove, repair, modify, and install structural components and related systems on military aircraft.
• Skilled in the safe and effective use of hand tools and power tools in an aviation maintenance environment.
• Working knowledge of military aircraft systems and structures, including integration with avionics and other systems.
• Eligibility for military base access badge, meeting all security and BG requirements.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Eligibility to obtain required customer-specific badges, with no disqualifying termination history with major aerospace contractors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience working on F-18 or EA-18G aircraft in a depot, heavy maintenance, or modification environment is highly preferred.
• Experience working on complex modification programs involving offensive systems upgrades and weight reduction initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with general mechanics, avionics technicians, and customer leads in a structured program environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, particularly when working with critical structural components.
• Comfort working in a military aviation setting and following strict technical, safety, and security procedures.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, long-term program that offers consistent work and a predictable schedule, including recognition of government holidays. The role provides the opportunity to support major government integrators on mission-critical aircraft programs that directly contribute to the success of US Navy warfighters. You will work with experienced aviation professionals in a structured environment where your skills in aircraft structures and modifications are valued, developed, and aligned with meaningful, high-impact projects.

Work Environment

This position is based on a military installation and operates primarily on a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, with 8-hour shifts and occasional Saturdays as program needs require. Work takes place mainly inside aircraft hangars with some tasks performed on the flightline, providing a mostly indoor environment with limited exposure to the elements. You will report to an on-site lead and may also coordinate with customer leads from the prime contractor.

The setting is a professional, safety-focused aviation maintenance environment where tools are supplied and work centers on EA-18G and F/A-18 aircraft structures and systems.

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 -…