C-17 Structures Mechanic

Job Title: C-17 Structures Mechanic

If interested and qualified working on aircraft please call or text kenna at 843 972 1886

Job Description

Join our team as an Associate Structures Mechanic and contribute to the C-17 team in San Antonio, TX. This role requires a skilled professional to perform structural modifications and repairs with precision and expertise.

Responsibilities

• Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation on critical support structures and fracture critical areas.
• Locate blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure.
• Conduct sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving of structures according to standard repair processes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements for structural modification/repair.
• Utilize tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts.
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft mechanical components and replace components as necessary.
• Modify and repair aircraft sheet metal/structures and evaluate functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
• Use aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, and micrometers.
• Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests.
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses, and permits as required.
• Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
• Ensure safe working environment via Hazardous Energy and Lock Out/Tag systems applications.
• Collaborate with other team members to meet cost/schedule targets.
• Pass an assessment at the end of the training cycle.
• Comply with SA Site Tool and FOD procedures.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of experience working with non-porous metals such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel.
• 4+ years of experience with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures.
• 4+ years of experience using structures hand tools like drills, pancake adapters, and rivet guns.
• 4+ years of experience in heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking, and fastening structures to aircraft.
• Ability to work variable shifts, including scheduled and unscheduled overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (C-17 or Depot Level).
• Experience with titanium aircraft structures.
• Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment.

Why Work Here?

This position offers the opportunity to work for one of the largest Department of Defense and Commercial Aircraft companies, providing a platform for career growth and development in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Work Environment

Work involves operating within a facility dedicated to aircraft maintenance and repair, requiring adherence to safety protocols and procedures. Employees may need to work variable shifts based on business needs, including 1st and 2nd shifts, and should demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.

This is a Contract position based out of SAN ANTONIO, TX.

The pay range for this position is $43.05 - $43.05/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 remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 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.