**Job Title:** VC-25B Structures Mechanic **Pay Rate:** $35-$40/hour (or $50-$55/hour for per diem candidates) **Location:** San Antonio, TX **Job Type:** Full-Time, Contract **Job Description:** Aerotek is seeking experienced **Aircraft Structures Mechanics** for a major aerospace client in **San Antonio, TX** . As a member of the team, you'll help maintain, repair, and modify aircraft structures and components. Your primary responsibilities will include: + **Repair and modification** of aircraft structures and structural components, including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components. + Use of technical expertise to diagnose and resolve equipment malfunctions by interpreting blueprints, manufacturer's manuals, and technical documentation. + Application of comprehensive technical knowledge to solve moderate to complex problems related to airframe and power plant systems. + Extensive experience with **sheet metal** and **structural modifications** . + Proficient in using specialized aircraft tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, and sheet metal brakes/shears. + Prioritize and manage workload to meet project deadlines and support mission requirements. **Qualifications:** + **4+ years of experience** as an **Aircraft Structures Mechanic** . + Ability to work any shift, including weekends and holidays, with potential for scheduled and unscheduled overtime based on mission needs. + **High school diploma** or **GED** with **3+ years of relevant experience** (or equivalent combination of education and experience). **Preferred Qualifications:** + **FAA A&P License** or **Military Technical School equivalent** . + Proficiency with **Microsoft Office Suite** (Word, Excel) and experience with **aircraft systems** . + Ability to read and understand **engineering drawings** , **blueprints** , **schematics** , and **specifications** . **Benefits:** + Long-term contract with the potential for **direct hire** . + **$10,000 assignment completion bonus** (contingent on completing training, obtaining PL1 access, and 12 months on the program). + Competitive pay with a comprehensive **per diem package** . + Opportunity to work for one of the largest **DOD** and **commercial aircraft companies** . **_If interested please apply or text Drake at (843) 588-8529._** **__** **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $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 20, 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.