Structures Mechanic

Aerotek; Converse (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic in Converse, TX to perform heavy structural repairs, maintenance and modifications on F/A-18 aircraft in a depot setting. The role requires drilling with carbide drills and piloted reamers on composite, titanium, and aluminum, with two shifts and overtime eligibility.

Fully onsite work with a contract-to-hire arrangement and competitive hourly pay. Salary ranges from $35.00 to $45.00 per hour, with benefits including medical, dental, vision,

Qualifications

• 3 - 8+ years of experience in depot-level or heavy checks on aircraft.
• Experience with F/A-18 family jets (F/A-18F, F-18, Super Hornet).
• Knowledge of sheet metal modifications and heavy maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct heavy structural repairs and maintenance on F/A-18 Aircraft.
• Execute modifications on aircraft structures per specifications.
• Utilize carbide drills and piloted reamers for drilling on composite and titanium materials.
• Employ high-speed steel and cobalt drills for aluminum modifications.
• Perform depot-level maintenance and equipment overhauls.
• Implement corrosion control measures on aircraft structures.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards during maintenance.

Skills

Heavy structural repairs

Depot-level maintenance

Sheet metal modifications

F/A-18 experience

Drilling: carbide, reamers

Ti/Composites/Aluminum drilling

Job description

Job Title: Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

Pay Rate: $35.00 - $45.00 an hour (per diem split for eligible candidates)

Tools provided

Open to any airframe experience

Job Description

This role involves performing heavy structural repairs, maintenance, and modifications on F/A-18 Aircraft. The job requires expertise in using carbide drills and piloted reamers for Composite and Titanium drilling, and high-speed steel and Cobalt drills for Aluminum.

Responsibilities

• Conduct heavy structural repairs and maintenance on F/A-18 Aircraft.
• Execute modifications on aircraft structures, ensuring adherence to specifications.
• Utilize carbide drills and piloted reamers for precise drilling on Composite and Titanium materials.
• Employ high-speed steel and Cobalt drills for Aluminum modifications.
• Perform depot-level maintenance and equipment overhauls.
• Implement corrosion control measures on aircraft structures.
• 3 - 8+ years of experience in depot-level or heavy checks on aircraft.
• Proficiency in structural repairs and modifications.
• Experience with sheet metal modifications.
• Knowledge of aircraft heavy maintenance procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with military jets such as F/A-18F, F-18, and Super Hornet.
• History working with the Air Force, Navy, or Marines.

The work environment includes two shifts: 1st shift from 5:30 am to 2:30 pm and 2nd shift from 2 pm to 10:30 pm, with optional overtime. You must be open to working any shift. The work is conducted in an open-bay, non-climate controlled environment. Employees are eligible to expense $100 per year for steel-toed shoes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Converse, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject 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 Converse,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

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Aerotek provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions at Aerotek are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Aerotek does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color and religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disabilities or any other characteristics protected by law.