Mechanical Pre-Flight Technician (AVN) - CF188

Job Description

About the Company L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defence technology innovator and the self-described Trusted Disruptor in defence tech, delivering end-to-end technology solutions across the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. The company is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent and provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Role Overview Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Mechanical Pre-Flight Technician is responsible for performing modifications, inspections and repairs to mechanical systems, as well as complex inspections and maintenance tasks, on CF188 aircraft. Key Responsibilities Perform complex mechanical work and visual, functional or operational checks on CF188 aircraft in accordance with Canadian Forces Technical Orders (CFTOs), technical drawings, assembly specifications, material and process standards, and current work instructions. Provide mentorship and formal training to junior technicians on CF188 mechanical systems. Participate in aircraft preparation for flight or customer acceptance, excluding tasks related to electrical, avionics and electronic systems. Check, adjust, repair or replace complex devices and equipment such as internal stowage, seats and harnesses, and accessories and trim; carry out weight and balance inspections; and repair sheet metal as required. Check and maintain fuel systems and flight systems such as hydraulics, pneumatics, heating and ventilation, flight controls, landing gear, engines and fire detection, by connecting and operating fuel test benches and devices and performing all required actions for a task as directed. If required, and after successful completion of the company oxygen course, maintain, purge, charge and check gaseous or liquid oxygen systems. Adhere to company health and safety bulletins when handling, fuelling and moving aircraft, and when assisting with engine starts and ground runs. Attend training and briefing sessions as required. Inform the team leader or supervisor of technical issues, scheduling problems, additional needs and technician well-being. Comply with tool control regulations. Complete inspection sheets, forms, logs and any other aircraft documents as required. Perform tasks assigned by the team leader or supervisor. The technician must also comply with the administrative and technical regulations of the assigned facility regarding health and safety, Foreign Object Damage (FOD), flight safety, documentation and records, work instructions, and process specifications. Licences & Qualifications AME (M2) licence or equivalent military experience. Endorsement on the CF188 is an asset. Experience High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or 2 years post-secondary or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. Knowledge of DMS and of SAP. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Good oral and written communication skills in both English and French; knowledge of English in addition to French is necessary due to contractual requirements. Additional Information Eligibility criteria: must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program; must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2 / NATO Secret security clearance; and must be eligible to meet the requirements of the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks in accordance with applicable law. Accommodation is provided for applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

• Perform complex mechanical work and visual, functional or operational checks on CF188 aircraft in accordance with Canadian Forces Technical Orders (CFTOs), technical drawings, assembly specifications, material and process standards, and current work instructions.
• Provide mentorship and formal training to junior technicians on CF188 mechanical systems.
• Participate in aircraft preparation for flight or customer acceptance, excluding tasks related to electrical, avionics and electronic systems.
• Check, adjust, repair or replace complex devices and equipment such as internal stowage, seats and harnesses, and accessories and trim; carry out weight and balance inspections; and repair sheet metal as required.
• Check and maintain fuel systems and flight systems such as hydraulics, pneumatics, heating and ventilation, flight controls, landing gear, engines and fire detection, by connecting and operating fuel test benches and devices and performing all required actions for a task as directed.
• If required, and after successful completion of the company oxygen course, maintain, purge, charge and check gaseous or liquid oxygen systems.
• Adhere to company health and safety bulletins when handling, fuelling and moving aircraft, and when assisting with engine starts and ground runs.
• Attend training and briefing sessions as required.
• Inform the team leader or supervisor of technical issues, scheduling problems, additional needs and technician well-being.
• Comply with tool control regulations.
• Complete inspection sheets, forms, logs and any other aircraft documents as required.
• Perform tasks assigned by the team leader or supervisor.
• AME (M2) licence or equivalent military experience.
• Endorsement on the CF188 is an asset.
• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or 2 years post-secondary or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• Knowledge of DMS and of SAP.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Good oral and written communication skills in both English and French; knowledge of English in addition to French is necessary due to contractual requirements.