AME Seat Tech - Aircraft Mechanic

AME Seat Tech - Aircraft Mechanic

Join a dynamic team as an Aircraft Mechanic specializing in the maintenance and modification of F/A-18E, F/A-18F, and F-18 Super Hornet fighter jets. This role involves working on aircraft modifications and ensuring the functionality and safety of various egress systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain aircraft egress systems, including seat and canopy ejection, gaseous and liquid oxygen systems, ejection seats, fire extinguishing systems, air conditioning, cabin and cockpit heat, pressurization, and ventilation.
• Remove and install oxygen system valves, gauges, converters, and regulators.
• Inspect, remove, install, and rig ejection seats, shoulder harnesses, and lap belts.
• Inspect, remove, install, and adjust firing mechanisms and cartridges for ejection seats.
• Perform daily, preflight, post-flight, and other periodic aircraft inspections.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5-7 years of recent experience in depot-level/heavy checks on any aircraft.
• Experience in equipment overhauls and modifications.
• Navy/Marine Corp AME NACES certification required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with CDI or CDQAR roles is advantageous.
• Familiarity with military aircraft, specifically F/A-18E, F/A-18F, and F-18 Super Hornet.

Why Work Here?

Working on the F-18 program for the Navy offers a unique opportunity to be part of the service life modification for the F-18 aircraft in San Antonio, a hub for these modifications. You will have the chance to contribute to block 3 modifications, advancing these aircraft to 5th generation fighters, which are among the most tactical aircraft in the U.S. Navy inventory.

Work Environment

The work schedule consists of two shifts: 1st Shift from Monday to Friday, 5:30 am to 2:30 pm, and 2nd Shift from Monday to Friday, 2 pm to 10:30 pm, with optional overtime. The work takes place in an open-bay, non-climate controlled environment. Employees have the option to expense $100 per year for Steel Toed Shoes. Flexibility to work any shift is required.

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.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.