Specialist, Field Engineer (A&P)

About the Company

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent, and provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success, with an unwavering focus on values, dedication to its communities and commitment to excellence.

L3Harris is 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 Field Engineering Specialist is responsible for performing aircraft servicing, inspections, troubleshooting and repair of all aircraft systems in accordance with applicable technical data.

Job code: 43645. Job location: Fayetteville, NC (on-site). Job schedule: 2nd shift, 5/8s Monday to Friday (3:30 PM - 11:30 PM).

Key Responsibilities

• Tow and position aircraft.
• Fly with the aircraft to provide off-station maintenance support; remove and install aircraft avionics, hydraulic components, landing gear, tyres and struts.
• Perform engine removals and installations.
• Check work for correctness.
• Analyse equipment failures to determine cause and recommend corrective action in accordance with applicable aircraft maintenance manuals.
• Implement preventive maintenance programmes and document performance and maintenance records on aircraft and equipment.
• Interface daily with customers at numerous levels.
• Use, understand and interpret a wide variety of technical data, from OEM manuals to engineering drawings.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Licences & Qualifications

• Valid A&P licence.
• Security clearance: must have an active Secret DoD clearance at the time of hire.
• Must be able to pass an FAA Class III flight physical and complete altitude chamber training within the first 3-6 months, and will be required to maintain flight status requirements.
• Valid driver's licence required.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree with four years of experience performing aircraft servicing, inspections, troubleshooting and repair of all aircraft systems; or a graduate degree with two years of such experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of eight years of such experience.
• Preferred: DHC-6, Caravan 208B, CN235 and CN295 experience.
• Preferred: de Havilland, Textron and Airbus aircraft experience and PWC and GE engine experience.

Requirements

• Willing and able to lift, bend and climb.
• Required travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Proficient in MS Office, with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work alone or within a group, and to work extended hours and weekends when required.

Additional Information

Requisition reference: 100436665200 (Radancy job id 100436665200).

Security clearance: many L3Harris positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigations and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace, performing pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. By submitting a resume for this position, applicants agree that L3Harris Technologies may share it, and any other related personal information or documentation provided, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering the applicant for other available positions.