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Job Title: Fuel Cell Mechanic
Job Description
As a Fuel Cell Mechanic, you will be responsible for the removal, installation, and inspection of fuel cells/bladders, as well as the assembly and installation of components such as fuel lines, hardware, and fittings on various aircraft. Your role will involve analyzing aircraft sealing, structural, and assembly drawings to detect deficiencies, diagnosing leak test results, and recommending corrective actions. Additionally, you will perform disassembly and teardown operations of aircraft fuel systems, prepare cavities for installation, and ensure quality standards are maintained.
Responsibilities
- Perform removal, installation, and inspection of fuel cells/bladders on aircraft.
- Analyze drawings to detect seal level deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
- Diagnose leak test results to identify errors in drawings, specifications, and assembly sealing.
- Disassemble and teardown aircraft fuel systems and related components.
- Prepare cavities for the installation of fuel cells and components.
- Use appropriate pressure test equipment and make necessary repairs.
- Check the condition of fuel cells and internal fittings for any damage.
- Work from operation sheets, diagrams, blueprints, engineering orders, and mil-specs.
- Maintain schedules and quality standards, and check work for completeness and accuracy.
- Notify supervision of any malfunctions, defects, or damages.
- Keep the work area clean and orderly.
- Perform assembly and disassembly operations in accordance with directives.
- Conduct operational checks of aircraft fuel systems and components.
Essential Skills
- 2 to 4 years of experience in relevant duties.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics, assembly drawings, and technical manuals.
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as torque wrenches and gauges.
- Experience with hand and pneumatic tools.
- Capability to operate ground support equipment.
- Skill in performing fuel/defuel and leak checks on fuel systems.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and remove/install equipment based on blueprints.
- Knowledge of identifying and treating corrosion.
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to document maintenance and repair actions clearly.
- Adherence to safety regulations while performing duties.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Knowledge of shop mathematics, assembly methods, and shop practices.
- Experience working from drawings, sketches, and sample parts.
- Ability to order parts, tools, and materials as required.
- Compliance with health and safety regulations.
Why Work Here?
This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact aircraft projects with the potential for career advancement. You will join a dynamic team where your skills are valued and where there are pathways for direct employment with leading companies in the industry. The work environment fosters professional growth and development.
Work Environment
The work environment includes a non-climate controlled open-bay setting, requiring adaptability to different weather conditions. The role offers flexible working hours with both first and second shifts available. Employees are entitled to expense $100 per year for Steel Toed Shoes, ensuring safety and comfort while on duty. Overtime is optional, providing additional flexibility.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Antonio, Texas.
Pay and Benefits
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2025.
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.
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