Job Title: AME Seat Tech - Aircraft Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic specializing in AME Seat Technology to join our team. You will work on advanced aircraft models including the F/A-18E, F/A-18F, and Super Hornet, focusing on aircraft modifications and maintenance.

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

• Must have Navy/Marine Corp AME NACES certification.
• Minimum of 5 - 7 recent years of experience performing depot-level/heavy checks experience on any aircraft.
• Experience includes equipment overhauls and modifications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with F/A-18E, F/A-18F, F-18, and Super Hornet aircraft.
• CDI or CDQAR certification is preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team working on the F-18 program for the Navy. San Antonio is becoming a hub for service life modifications for the F-18 aircraft, offering the chance to work on block 3 modifications and contribute to the advancement of 5th generation fighters, some of the most tactical aircraft in the U.S. Navy inventory.

Work Environment

The work environment includes both 1st Shift (M-F 5:30am-2:30pm) and 2nd Shift (M-F 2pm-10:30pm) with optional overtime. Must be open to work any shift. The facility is an open-bay, non-climate controlled environment. Employees will be able to expense $100 per year for Steel Toed Shoes.

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.

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.