Aircraft Maintenance D - A&P Mechanic

About the Company

L3Harris describes itself as the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech, delivering end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Role Overview

The A&P Mechanic is responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all aircraft systems: turbine engine, propeller, airframe, flight control/landing gear/engine rigging, systems troubleshooting, daily and turnaround inspections, corrosion inspection and treatment, washing and cleaning, servicing of fuel, oil, hydraulic, oxygen and nitrogen systems, structural repairs and in-house component repair/back-shop programmes. Job code 46078. Schedule: 5 days a week, 8 hours a day; rotating shifts, mission dependent.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain Air Tractor 802U aircraft in support of aircrew missions
• Launch and recover aircraft, including tie-down, covers and plugs, and perform inspections to ensure airframe and powerplant serviceability
• Adjust, align and calibrate components; perform functional checks of fuel, hydraulic, engine, avionics and electro-environmental systems
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections to OEM procedures and specifications, using technical data to troubleshoot discrepancies
• Perform in-progress and follow-up inspections; research, order and receive parts and prepare parts for turn-in
• Initiate material deficiency reports as required
• Maintain hand and special tools; follow site, customer and company tool accountability procedures and annotate tool inspection documents
• Perform serviceability checks before operating powered and non-powered support equipment
• Assist in training newly assigned personnel; operate special-purpose and regular vehicles as authorised
• Practise good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention and safety; assist with flight line FOD walks and aircraft movement
• Monitor bench stock and tool inventory inspections; help determine reparability and serviceability of parts
• Complete maintenance documentation on the required forms
• Service aircraft with fuel, oil, grease, hydraulic fluid, air, oxygen and nitrogen
• Perform corrosion control inspections and procedures (wash, wipe down, polish, vacuum)
• Discuss discrepancies with aircrews to obtain troubleshooting information and flight data
• Maintain strict compliance with Communications Security (COMSEC) policies and procedures
• Other related duties to support contract and mission requirements

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance
• In-depth working knowledge of aircraft safety directives and flight line operations (aircraft/vehicle movement and hazards)
• Able to read, interpret and follow technical publications, schematics, drawings and charts
• Strong working knowledge of maintenance database technology
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Willing to work assigned shifts and travel with a maintenance recovery team; CONUS and OCONUS deployment may be required
• Willing to work in the established OCONUS work/living environment, 7 days a week, 12 hours a day, to support mission requirements
• Able to pass a required DCMA physical exam and CRC course before OCONUS deployment
• Valid state driver's licence and valid US passport

Licences & Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate
• High school diploma or equivalent with 8 years of relevant experience, or 2 years of post-secondary/associate degree with 4 years of related experience

Experience

• Preferred: active US Secret security clearance
• Preferred: recent Air Tractor 802U or similar experience on civilian and military platforms
• Preferred: formal or specialised training on the assigned aircraft and equipment
• Preferred: experience with common hand and special tools/testers
• Preferred: excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information

Working conditions in CONUS and OCONUS locations range from little physical discomfort to austere conditions and inclement weather with severe temperature changes, wind and rain. Work may involve high noise, fumes, airborne particles and electrical shock hazards.

L3Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify employer. It maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.