F18 General Aircraft Mechanic

Perform maintenance operations on aircraft, aircraft equipment, engines, components, and systems in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier, and other directives in support of aircraft modification. Perform other Airframe & Powerplant repairs. May include Fuel Cell work as well.

Hard Skills

• Able to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc.
• Able to setup and use pneumatic tools such as screw guns, etc.
• Able to setup and use a torque wrench
• Able to use common hand tools such as: wrenches, safety wire pliers, etc.
• Able to remove and replace panels, floorboards, insulation, and sealing compounds by means of all types of mechanical fasteners.
• Familiar with large aircraft and components such as airframe and powerplant.
• Able to remove, replace, check out aircraft components and assemblies.
• Able to clearly document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, parts requests, etc.
• Able to perform assigned duties while wearing required safety equipment.
• Able to perform assigned duties on all shifts without encumbrances due to weather or physical location and conditions.
• May order parts, pan stock, tools, materials, and equipment as required to perform assigned duties.
• Responsible for complying with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, contracts, facilities, and other pertinent coverage.

• Able to effectively communicate, orally and written, with other employees, members of supervision, and others, as required in their duties.

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 1 Year(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in San Antonio, Texas.

Work Environment

Military Hangar 1st Shift: M-F 5:30am-2:30pm 2nd Shift: M-F 2pm-10:30pm Must be open to work any shift Open-bay (non-climate controlled) environment; Will be able to expense $100 per year for Steel Toed Shoes.

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.