Aircraft Structural Mechanic

F-18 Structures Mechanic

$35-40/hour, Full-Time

Aerotek is now offering contract opportunities for aircraft structures mechanics and a major aerospace client in San Antonio, TX. Competitive pay, benefits and per diem package available. Join the team of talented Dream Builders and help us make a difference today.

Job Description

• This mechanic maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components, applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation, and applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as; blueprints or manufactures' manuals.

• Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft repair procedures and replacement of parts, requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair, must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.

• This job requires working knowledge of technical publications.

• Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience working as an aircraft structures mechanic

• Must be eligible for secret clearance

• F-18 airframe experience preferred

• Must be open to any shift and overtime

• No tools required

• Steel toed shoes required

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently possess an FAA A&P License or Military Technical School equivalent

• Computer skills experience including but not limited to: aircraft related systems and basic Microsoft Suite software (i.e. Word, Excel)

• Experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for one of the largest DOD Aircraft Companies.

• Long-term contract with the opportunity for direct hire.

• Per diem split available to candidates traveling from outside of San Antonio area.

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About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at ~~~.

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.