**Description:** · Working on F-18 program for the Navy, San Antonio will be the mecca for service life modification for the F-18 aircraft. Opportunity to work on the block 3 modifications- modifying to 5th generation fighters which are the most tactical aircraft in U.S. Navy inventory. + Perform depot-level and heavy checks on aircraft. + Execute equipment overhauls and modifications. + Work with structural and sheet-metal modifications. + Address corrosion issues. + Install high locks and other structural components. **Daily Responsibilities:** Performs program critical heavy structure repair. Wing root removal and replacement. • Experience in heavy structural modifications to aircraft at depot level. As well as all types of sheet metal fabrication, skin repairs, and structural repair. • Experience in drill, ream, locate, pick up, and countersinking of close tolerance holes. • Experience in teardown, repair, overhaul, and reassembly of major aircraft systems and components. • Experience in metal / composite assembly of F-18 fuselage, fastener layout, hole preparation, countersinking • Experience in close tolerance hole preparation, and installation of a variety of fasteners, inspection of all structural assemblies to insure proper tolerances. • Experience in interpreting engineering blue prints, assembly planning, visual aids, and use of tooling and gigs, for proper structural alignment and placement. • Experience in the production of all variants of the F-18 Aircraft **Pay:** · **$35-$40/hr** **Schedule:** · **Either 1** **st** **or 2** **nd** **shift.** **Candidates will ideally be open to both.** **Placement Details:** · 1+ year contract to hire. · Looking for candidates who are interested in long term opportunity. · No tools required **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $40.00 • 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 will be accepting applications until Dec 24, 2024. **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.