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Job Title: F18 Flight Operations General Mechanic

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Job Description

Perform maintenance operations on aircraft, aircraft equipment, engines, components, and systems in accordance with directives in support of aircraft modification. Engage in Airframe & Powerplant repairs, including potential Fuel Cell work.

Responsibilities

+ Remove and install flight control systems and perform rigging.

+ Conduct CDI or CDQAR inspections, removals, installations, and functional checks.

+ Operate as Turn Qualified – High / Low.

+ Remove and install hydraulic components.

+ Participate in depot disassembly and rebuilds.

+ Utilize ground support equipment.

+ Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, and technical manuals.

+ Utilize pneumatic tools and torque wrenches.

+ Use common hand tools such as wrenches and safety wire pliers.

+ Remove and replace panels, floorboards, and sealing compounds.

+ Handle large aircraft components including airframe and powerplant.

+ Communicate effectively with team members and supervision.

+ Document maintenance and repair actions accurately.

+ Perform duties while wearing required safety equipment.

+ Comply with health and safety regulations, tool control, and other pertinent rules.

+ Order parts, pan stock, tools, materials, and equipment as needed.

+ Perform additional duties as directed for the benefit of the company, program, or employees.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in aircraft maintenance at depot level, repair, and overhaul.

+ Ability to read and interpret technical documents.

+ Experience with pneumatic tools and torque wrenches.

+ Skilled in using common hand tools.

+ Familiarity with large aircraft and components.

+ Effective communication skills, both oral and written.

+ Ability to document maintenance actions clearly.

+ Capacity to work shifts without weather or location constraints.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ A&P certification is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team with the opportunity to advance within a large DOD company. Experience a supportive work environment that offers growth and development opportunities.

Work Environment

Work in a military hangar with an open-bay, non-climate-controlled environment. Must be open to working any shift, with available shifts including 1st shift (M-F 5:30am-2:30pm) and 2nd shift (M-F 2pm-10:30pm). Employees can expense $100 per year for Steel Toed Shoes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Antonio, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

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.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

About Aerotek:

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.