F/A-18 Structures Mechanic – Depot Heavy Maintenance

Aerotek; Texas; On-site; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek currently seeks a Structures Mechanic to perform heavy structural repairs, maintenance, and modifications on F/A-18 aircraft in a depot setting. You will work on titanium, composite, and aluminum components, supporting modernization programs for advanced fighter aircraft.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in depot-level maintenance, strong experience with structural modifications and drilling/reaming techniques, and the ability to read technical orders and drawings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in depot-level or heavy check maintenance on aircraft.
• Experience with aircraft equipment overhauls and structural modifications.
• Hands-on structural repair and sheet-metal modification experience on aircraft.
• Ability to drill/ream composite, titanium, and aluminum structures with carbide, piloted reamers, HSS, and cobalt drills.
• Experience in heavy maintenance/depot environments with fighter jets or military aircraft.
• Ability to read and follow technical orders, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Comfort in open-bay, non-climate-controlled environments and physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness to work both first and second shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy structural repairs, maintenance, and modifications on F/A-18 aircraft (F/A-18F, F-18, Super Hornet).
• Carry out depot-level and heavy maintenance checks, including equipment overhauls and modifications.
• Execute structural repairs and sheet-metal modifications on aircraft structures.
• Use carbide drills and piloted reamers for composite/titanium drilling to precise tolerances.
• Inspect and repair corrosion on structural components per procedures.
• Support service life modification programs (block 3 and upgrades).
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory standards, with proper documentation of actions.
• Collaborate with technicians and support personnel to complete tasks efficiently.
• Interpret and follow engineering drawings, orders, and work instructions.
• Maintain organized work area and proper handling of tools and materials.
• Adapt to multiple aircraft projects as maintenance needs evolve.

Skills

Depot maintenance

Heavy repairs

Sheet-metal mods

Drilling & reaming

F/A-18 experience

Blueprints & ORDs reading

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Open-bay environment

Shift flexibility

Military aircraft maintenance

Documentation accuracy

Tools

Carbide drills

Piloted reamers

High-speed steel & cobalt drills

Job description

Aerotek currently seeks a Structures Mechanic to perform heavy structural repairs, maintenance, and modifications on F/A-18 aircraft in a depot setting. You will work on titanium, composite, and aluminum components, supporting modernization programs for advanced fighter aircraft.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in depot-level maintenance, strong experience with structural modifications and drilling/reaming techniques, and the ability to read technical orders and drawings.