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L3Harris Technologies · 6 hours ago

Aircraft Maintenance D - A&P Mechanic

L3Harris Technologies is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent in the defense industry. The A&P Mechanic is responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft systems, ensuring their operational readiness and safety.

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Responsibilities

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Maintains Air Tractor 802U aircraft in support of aircrew missions
Launches and recovers aircraft, to include tie-down, cover, and plug removal/installation, and perform required inspections to ensure airframe structure and power plant serviceability
Adjusts, aligns, and calibrates aircraft components. Performs functional checks of fuel, hydraulic, engines, avionics, and electro-environmental systems
Performs scheduled and unscheduled inspections in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) established procedures/specifications
Uses applicable technical data/manuals when performing aircraft maintenance, and to troubleshoot aircraft/system discrepancies
Performs in-progress and follow-up inspections during and upon completion of maintenance actions. Researches, orders and receives aircraft parts
Prepares parts for turn-in back into the supply system. Initiates material deficiency reports as required
Maintains hand and special tools in a safe and serviceable condition
Responsible for site, customer and company tool accountability procedures to include reporting unserviceable tools and equipment to appropriate responsible party
Annotates equipment/tools inspection and condition documents
Performs serviceability checks prior to operating powered and non-powered support equipment
Complies with established policies, procedures and standards
Willingness and ability to assist in training newly assigned personnel as required
Operates vehicles, both special purpose and regular as authorized
Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention and safety at all times
Assists assigned personnel in researching and requisitioning aircraft parts and components and in determining the reparability and serviceability of these assets
Monitors bench stock items and tool inventory inspections
Assists in aircraft movement flight line FOD prevention walks as required
Completes maintenance documentation using required forms
Services aircraft with fuel, oil, grease, hydraulic fluid, air, oxygen and nitrogen
Performs aircraft corrosion control inspections/procedures to include wash, wipe down, polish and vacuum
Discusses discrepancies with aircrews to secure adequate troubleshooting information and flight data
Other related duties as required to support contract and mission requirements
Maintain strict compliance with all required Communications Security (COMSEC) policies and procedures
In-depth working knowledge of aircraft safety directives
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
In-depth knowledge (aircraft/vehicle movement and safety/hazards) of flight line operations
In-depth knowledge of using aircraft technical publications-read, interpret, follow and basic comprehension of schematic diagrams, drawings, and charts
Strong working knowledge (input and extract data) of maintenance database technology
Willingness and ability to work shifts as assigned and travel as part of a maintenance recovery team if required. CONUS and OCONUS deployment may be required
Willingness and ability to work in the established OCONUS work/living environment, work shift schedules as assigned 7 days a week, 12 hours a day to support mission requirements

Qualification

FAA Airframe & Powerplant CertificateAircraft maintenance experienceTechnical data interpretationDoD Secret security clearanceAir Tractor 802U experienceCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience
FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate (A&P license)
Ability to complete/pass a required DCMA physical exam and CRC course prior to OCONUS deployment
Must be a US citizen
Valid State Driver's License
Valid US Passport
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Willingness and ability to work shifts as assigned and travel as part of a maintenance recovery team if required
Willingness and ability to work in the established OCONUS work/living environment, work shift schedules as assigned 7 days a week, 12 hours a day to support mission requirements

Preferred

Active DoD Secret security clearance is highly preferred
Strongly prefer recent Air Tractor 802U or similar experience on civilian and military platforms
Formal or Specialized Training/Equivalent on assigned aircraft and equipment
Experience in the use of common hand and special tools/testers as required for aircraft maintenance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Company

L3Harris Technologies

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L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.25B
2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Tania Hanna
Vice President, Government Relations
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Chip Teets
Senior Director, International Programs, Products & Technology
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