Aircraft Mechanic C - Airframe and Powerplant (A&P)

Job Description

About the Company L3Harris is a defence technology company whose employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. The company describes itself as dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent, with a culture built on values, dedication to communities and commitment to excellence. Role Overview Job title: Aircraft Mechanic C - Airframe and Powerplant (A&P). Job code 43727. Location: Tucson, AZ (onsite). Schedule: 5/8 Monday to Friday, with the ability to work all shifts (1st, 2nd and 3rd). The Aircraft Mechanic manages, directs, supervises, schedules and coordinates assigned shift activities to support site aircraft flight operations. The role supervises and may perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all aircraft systems: turbofan engine, airframe, flight control and landing gear rigging, systems troubleshooting, daily and turnaround inspections, corrosion inspections and related treatment, washing and cleaning, servicing of aircraft fuel, oil, hydraulic, oxygen and nitrogen systems, structural repairs and component in-house repair/back shop programmes. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager. Key Responsibilities Manage, direct, supervise, schedule and coordinate assigned shift activities in support of site aircraft flight operations. Supervise and perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance across airframe, turbofan engine and aircraft systems. Carry out flight control and landing gear rigging, systems troubleshooting and daily/turnaround inspections. Perform corrosion inspections and related treatment, aircraft washing and cleaning, and servicing of fuel, oil, hydraulic, oxygen and nitrogen systems. Complete structural repairs and support component in-house repair and back shop programmes. Requirements Security clearance: ability to obtain and maintain, as a minimum, an interim secret DoD security clearance prior to hire. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens; applicants who accept a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Must be a US citizen. Willingness and ability to work day shift, night shift or weekend duty and to travel up to 40% as part of a maintenance recovery team; CONUS and OCONUS deployment may be required. Ability to work in the established OCONUS work/living environment on a schedule of 7 days, 12-hour shifts as assigned. Experience in the use of hand and special tools and testers for aircraft maintenance. In-depth working knowledge of aircraft safety directives. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Ability to obtain and maintain a government flight line driver's licence; valid driver's licence. In-depth knowledge of flight line operations, including aircraft and vehicle movement and safety hazards. In-depth knowledge of aircraft technical orders, job guides and publications, and the ability to read, interpret and follow schematic diagrams, drawings, charts and technical publications. Working knowledge of maintenance database technology (input and extract data). Must be able to pass a required physical exam and CRC for OCONUS deployment. Licences & Qualifications Active Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) licence. High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience, or a 2-year post-secondary/associate degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Experience Minimum of five years' aircraft mechanic level experience. Preferred: active DoD security clearance. Preferred: recent Gulfstream, Global Jet or business jet experience on civilian and military platforms, including Rolls-Royce turbofan experience. Preferred: valid US passport; excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to work independently or within a group. Additional Information Physical requirements: the work is usually performed in a flight line environment with extensive climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching and walking. Lifting of objects up to 50 lbs may be required. Close and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus are required. Work environment: conditions both CONUS and OCONUS range from little or no physical discomfort to inclement weather with severe changes in temperature, wind and rain. Work may be required in areas with high noise hazards and exposure to fumes, airborne particles and electrical shock hazards. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law.

Requirements

• Manage, direct, supervise, schedule and coordinate assigned shift activities in support of site aircraft flight operations.
• Supervise and perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance across airframe, turbofan engine and aircraft systems.
• Carry out flight control and landing gear rigging, systems troubleshooting and daily/turnaround inspections.
• Perform corrosion inspections and related treatment, aircraft washing and cleaning, and servicing of fuel, oil, hydraulic, oxygen and nitrogen systems.
• Complete structural repairs and support component in-house repair and back shop programmes.
• Security clearance: ability to obtain and maintain, as a minimum, an interim secret DoD security clearance prior to hire. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens; applicants who accept a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Willingness and ability to work day shift, night shift or weekend duty and to travel up to 40% as part of a maintenance recovery team; CONUS and OCONUS deployment may be required.
• Ability to work in the established OCONUS work/living environment on a schedule of 7 days, 12-hour shifts as assigned.
• Experience in the use of hand and special tools and testers for aircraft maintenance.
• In-depth working knowledge of aircraft safety directives.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government flight line driver's licence; valid driver's licence.
• In-depth knowledge of flight line operations, including aircraft and vehicle movement and safety hazards.
• In-depth knowledge of aircraft technical orders, job guides and publications, and the ability to read, interpret and follow schematic diagrams, drawings, charts and technical publications.
• Working knowledge of maintenance database technology (input and extract data).
• Must be able to pass a required physical exam and CRC for OCONUS deployment.
• Active Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) licence.
• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience, or a 2-year post-secondary/associate degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum of five years' aircraft mechanic level experience.
• Preferred: active DoD security clearance.
• Preferred: recent Gulfstream, Global Jet or business jet experience on civilian and military platforms, including Rolls-Royce turbofan experience.
• Preferred: valid US passport; excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to work independently or within a group.