Job Title: Structures Mechanic – EA-18G Mod

Job Description

This long-term, full-time role focuses on modifying, repairing, and maintaining military jet aircraft, with an emphasis on structural work supporting offensive systems upgrades and weight reduction initiatives on EA-18G and F/A-18 platforms. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of general mechanics, avionics technicians, and structures mechanics to install complex modifications and upgrades on military aircraft in a controlled, on-base environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, task cards, and technical manuals to plan and execute structural modification and repair work on military aircraft.
• Remove, repair, modify, and install aircraft structural components, including airframe sections and related systems, in accordance with maintenance and engineering instructions.
• Support the installation of aircraft modifications and upgrades related to offensive systems and weight reduction on EA-18G and F/A-18 aircraft.
• Perform structural work that may involve drilling, reaming, and stepping up holes to precise tolerances, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with specifications.
• Assist with the removal, installation, and adjustment of associated electrical, rigging, and other aircraft systems required to complete structural modification tasks.
• Use a variety of hand tools and power tools safely and effectively to complete structural maintenance, repair, and modification activities.
• Apply knowledge of military aircraft systems and structures to troubleshoot issues, identify defects, and propose corrective actions.
• Coordinate daily tasks and status updates with the on-site lead and customer leads, ensuring work aligns with schedules and program requirements.
• Follow all safety, quality, and procedural requirements while working in hangar and flightline environments on an active military base.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 4+ years of depot or heavy maintenance experience focused on aircraft structures.
• Hands-on experience performing structural maintenance, repair, and modification on aircraft airframes.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, task cards, and maintenance manuals.
• Demonstrated experience reaming and stepping up holes on aircraft structures to precise tolerances.
• Practical experience with EA-18G or F/A-18 aircraft, or similar military aviation platforms.
• Ability to remove, repair, modify, and install structural components and related systems on military aircraft.
• Skilled in the safe and effective use of hand tools and power tools in an aviation maintenance environment.
• Working knowledge of military aircraft systems and structures, including integration with avionics and other systems.
• Eligibility for military base access badge, meeting all security and background requirements.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Eligibility to obtain required customer-specific badges, with no disqualifying termination history with major aerospace contractors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience working on F-18 or EA-18G aircraft in a depot, heavy maintenance, or modification environment is highly preferred.
• Experience working on complex modification programs involving offensive systems upgrades and weight reduction initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with general mechanics, avionics technicians, and customer leads in a structured program environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, particularly when working with critical structural components.
• Comfort working in a military aviation setting and following strict technical, safety, and security procedures.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, long-term program that offers consistent work and a predictable schedule, including recognition of government holidays. The role provides the opportunity to support major government integrators on mission-critical aircraft programs that directly contribute to the success of US Navy warfighters. You will work with experienced aviation professionals in a structured environment where your skills in aircraft structures and modifications are valued, developed, and aligned with meaningful, high-impact projects.

Work Environment

This position is based on a military installation and operates primarily on a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, with 8-hour shifts and occasional Saturdays as program needs require. Work takes place mainly inside aircraft hangars with some tasks performed on the flightline, providing a mostly indoor environment with limited exposure to the elements. You will report to an on-site lead and may also coordinate with customer leads from the prime contractor. The setting is a professional, safety-focused aviation maintenance environment where tools are supplied and work centers on EA-18G and F/A-18 aircraft structures and systems.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oak Harbor, WA.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/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 Oak Harbor,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 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.

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