AME Seat Tech - Aircraft Mechanic

Job Title: AME Seat Tech - Aircraft Mechanic

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Job Description

We are seeking an Aircraft Mechanic to work on the F/A-18E, F/A-18F, F-18, and Super Hornet fighter aircraft. The role involves performing modifications and maintaining the aircraft's egress systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain various aircraft egress systems such as seat and canopy ejection, gaseous and liquid oxygen, ejection seats, fire extinguishing, air conditioning, cabin and cockpit heat, pressurization, and ventilation.

• Remove and install oxygen system valves, gauges, converters, and regulators.

• Inspect, remove, install, and rig ejection seats, shoulder harnesses, and lap belts.

• Inspect, remove, install, and adjust firing mechanisms and cartridges for ejection seats.

• Perform daily, preflight, post-flight, and other periodic aircraft inspections.

Essential Skills

• Navy/Marine Corp AME NACES certification.

• CDI or CDQAR qualifications.

• Minimum of 5 - 7 recent years of experience performing depot-level/heavy checks on any aircraft, including equipment overhauls and modifications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with F/A-18E, F/A-18F, F-18, and Super Hornet fighter aircraft.

• Familiarity with military aircraft modifications.

Why Work Here?

Working on the F-18 program for the Navy, this position offers the opportunity to be involved in service life modifications for the F-18 aircraft in San Antonio. You will work on Block 3 modifications, transforming aircraft into 5th generation fighters, which are the most tactical aircraft in the U.S. Navy inventory.

Work Environment

The role operates in an open-bay, non-climate-controlled environment. Employees are expected to work on either the 1st Shift (Monday to Friday, 5:30 am to 2:30 pm) or the 2nd Shift (Monday to Friday, 2 pm to 10:30 pm), with optional overtime available. There is an annual $100 expense allowance for steel-toed shoes.

Job Type & Location

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

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 Jun 15, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.