Job Description

Our team is seeking a dedicated Associate Structures Mechanic to join our C-17 team in San Antonio, TX. This role requires regular and predictable attendance and the ability to work variable shifts, including scheduled and unscheduled overtime, weekends, and holidays to support mission requirements and workload.

Responsibilities

• Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas.
• Locate blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure.
• Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification and repair.
• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts.
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft mechanical components and replace components as necessary.
• Perform aircraft sheet metal and structural modifications and repairs.
• Determine the functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
• Use aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes, and shears.
• Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate online parts and discrepancy requests.
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses, and permits as required for assigned work.
• Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
• Ensure the working environment is safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous Energy and Lock Out/Tag systems applications.
• Assist other team members (General Mechanics, Avionics, Electronics) to ensure cost and schedule targets are met.

• 4+ years of experience working with non-porous metals such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel.
• 4+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures.
• 4+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as drills (45 and 90 degrees), pancake adapters, countersink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns.
• 4+ years of experience working with heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking, and fastening structures (e.g., doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks) to aircraft.
• Ability to work variable shifts, including scheduled and unscheduled overtime, weekends, and holidays.

• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (C-17 or Depot Level).
• Experience working with titanium aircraft structures.
• Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment.

This is an opportunity to work for one of the largest DOD and Commercial Aircraft Companies. You will be part of a dedicated team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Work Environment

The work environment involves working on aircraft in a depot level maintenance setting. You will use a variety of aircraft-specific tools and equipment. The role requires working in confined spaces, ascending and descending ladders, and lifting loads of approximately 35 pounds. The position also demands adherence to safety protocols, including Hazardous Energy and Lock Out/Tag systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of SAN ANTONIO, TX.

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The pay range for this position is $40.17 - $40.17/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 Apr 30, 2025.

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.