Aircraft Maintenance Manager - A&P

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 Maintenance Manager for the Armed Overwatch programme oversees and manages on-site maintenance, servicing and repair of the AT-802U / OA-1K Sky Raider II aircraft, ensuring all aircraft are in good mechanical condition and safe for flight in line with FAA and L3Harris Armed Overwatch maintenance requirements. Job code 47350; 5 days a week, 8 hours a day.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and servicing of aircraft and equipment
• Supervise or assign designated representatives to repair aircraft and system components
• Schedule maintenance and inspections to maximise efficiency and aircraft availability for the flight schedule
• Ensure site personnel meet training and certification requirements; coordinate OJT for new personnel
• Determine corrective actions for deficiencies affecting airworthiness
• Ensure inspections comply with OEM requirements and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
• Review maintenance records and historical entries; monitor deficiency reports for adverse trends
• Monitor in-progress and follow-up inspections
• Ensure compliance with L3Harris corporate policies and 8210.1D Ground Operating Procedures
• Operate authorised special-purpose and regular vehicles
• Help research and requisition parts and determine their reparability and serviceability
• Participate actively in the Safety Program; ensure strict COMSEC compliance
• Discuss contested discrepancies with aircrews to obtain troubleshooting information and flight data
• Recommend procedure changes to improve maintainability and inspections
• Other related duties to support contract and mission requirements

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance
• Willing to travel or deploy CONUS or OCONUS, including the OCONUS work and living environment
• Able to obtain a US passport for OCONUS travel
• Meet all physical requirements for OCONUS deployment and CRC

Licences & Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification
• Bachelor's degree with 9 years of related experience, graduate degree with 7 years, or 13 years in lieu of a degree
• Preferred: FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
• Preferred: active Secret clearance and valid passport

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of management and supervision of the same organisations and functions
• Highly desired: Air Tractor 802 with associated P&WC PT6 engines

Additional Information

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. Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens, and applicants accepting a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigation.