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L3Harris Technologies · 4 hours ago

Aircraft Maintenance, Lead Aircraft Mechanic

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry, dedicated to delivering end-to-end technology solutions. The Lead Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for managing and supervising shift activities to support aircraft flight operations and performing maintenance on all aircraft systems.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage, direct, supervise, schedule and coordinate assigned shift activities to support site aircraft flight operations

Supervise and may perform scheduled/unscheduled aircraft maintenance on all aircraft systems; turbofan engine, airframe, flight control/landing gear rigging, troubleshooting systems, daily/turnaround inspections, perform corrosion inspections and related treatment, washing/cleaning, servicing aircraft fuel/oil/hydraulic/oxygen/nitrogen systems

Structural repairs and component in-house repair/back shop programs

Works for the Maintenance Manager and may perform other duties as required by management

Qualification

FAA A&P certificateAircraft maintenance experienceLead Mechanic experienceMaintenance database technologyAircraft safety directivesUse of hand toolsFlight line operations knowledgeTechnical publications comprehensionGulfstream/Global Jet experienceEnglish proficiency

Required

The qualified applicant must have a minimum of five (5) years aircraft mechanic level experience

CONUS and OCONUS deployment may be required

Must be able to work day shift, night shift or weekend duty and travel as part of a maintenance recovery team as required

Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

If scheduled to deploy OCONUS must be in good physical condition, able to pass a required physical exam and CRC

Must be able to work in the established OCONUS work/living environment, work a schedule of 7 days, 12 hour shifts as assigned to support mission requirements

Must have a current civilian driver's license, and be able to obtain and maintain a government flight line driver's license

Must be able to obtain and maintain an interim secret government security clearance as a minimum prior to hire

Current FAA A&P certificate required

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience OR 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience

Demonstrated experience as Lead Mechanic or supervisor directing same or similar FAA and/or government aircraft maintenance operations

Demonstrated experience in the use of hand and special tools, and testers for aircraft maintenance is required

Demonstrated working knowledge of aircraft safety directives

Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Demonstrated knowledge (aircraft/vehicle movement and safety/hazards) of flight line operations

Demonstrated knowledge of aircraft technical orders/job guides/publications-read, interpret, follow and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts and technical publications

Demonstrated knowledge (input and extract data) of maintenance database technology

Preferred

Strongly prefer recent Gulfstream, Global Jet, or business jet experience on civilian and military platforms including Rolls Royce turbofan experience