Aircraft Structures Mechanic

Aircraft Structural Mechanic

Join our team as a Structures Mechanic, where you will perform heavy structural repairs, maintenance, and modifications on F/A-18 Aircraft. This role involves working with various materials, including composites, titanium, aluminum, and using specialized tools such as carbide drills and piloted reamers.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy structural repairs and maintenance on F/A-18 Aircraft.
• Conduct modifications and depot-level maintenance on aircraft.
• Use carbide drills and piloted reamers for composite and titanium drilling.
• Utilize high-speed steel and cobalt drills for aluminum.
• Execute aircraft modifications and structural repairs.

Essential Skills

• 3 - 8+ years of recent experience in depot-level/heavy checks/modifications on aircraft.
• Experience in equipment overhauls and modifications.
• Proficiency in structural repairs and sheet-metal modifications.
• Familiarity with military aircraft such as F/A-18F, F-18, and Super Hornet.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in military, jet, structural, and sheet metal work.
• Experience with the Air Force, Navy, Marines, or Boeing is beneficial.
• Knowledge of corrosion prevention and control on aircraft.

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 - $45.00/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 18, 2026.