Aircraft Maintenance C - A&P Mechanic

L3Harris Technologies; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic C - A&P to support flight operations, supervise shift activities and perform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on aircraft systems.

Requires active A&P license, 5+ years experience, ability to pass physicals/CRC for deployments, valid US driver's license, English proficiency, and US citizenship for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Active Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Minimum of five (5) years aircraft mechanic level experience.
• Must have the ability to pass a required physical exam and CRC for OCONUS deployment.
• Valid driver's license; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct, supervise, schedule and coordinate assigned shift activities to support site aircraft flight operations.
• Supervise and may perform scheduled/unscheduled aircraft maintenance on all aircraft systems; turbofan engine, airframe, flight control/landing gear rigging, troubleshooting systems, daily/turnaround inspections, corrosion inspections and related treatment, servicing aircraft fuel/oil/hydraulic/oxygen/nitrogen systems, structural repairs and back shop programs.
• Read, write, speak and understand English; interpret and follow technical orders/publications.
• Maintain maintenance records and operate in accordance with safety directives.

Skills

A&P license

5+ yrs experience

CRC/physical

Driver's license

Tools/testers

Safety directives

English proficiency

US citizen

DoD security clearance

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree / post-secondary

Tools

Hand tools

Testers

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

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

Job Code: 43727

Job Location: Tucson, AZ (Onsite)

Job Schedule: 5/8 Mon-Fri; Ability to work all shifts (1st shift, 2nd shift, 3rd shift)

Job Description:

The Aircraft Mechanic duties include but not limited to: Manage, direct, supervise, schedule and coordinate assigned shift activities to support site aircraft flight operations. Supervise and may perform scheduled/unscheduled aircraft maintenance on all aircraft systems; turbofan engine, airframe, flight control/landing gear rigging, troubleshooting systems, daily/turnaround inspections, perform corrosion inspections and related treatment, washing/cleaning, servicing aircraft fuel/oil/hydraulic/oxygen/nitrogen systems, Structural repairs and component in-house repair/back shop programs. Works for the Maintenance Manager and may perform other duties as required by management.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to obtain and maintain an interim secret DoD security clearance as a minimum prior to hire.
• Willingness and ability to work day shift, night shift or weekend duty and travel up to 40% as part of a maintenance recovery team as required. CONUS and OCONUS deployment may be required.
• Ability to work in the established OCONUS work/living environment, work a schedule of 7 days, 12 hour shifts as assigned to support mission requirements.
• Experience in the use of hand and special tools, and testers for aircraft maintenance is required.
• 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 license.
• In-depth knowledge (aircraft/vehicle movement and safety/hazards) of flight line operations.
• In-depth knowledge of aircraft technical orders/job guides/publications-read, interpret, follow and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts and technical publications.
• Working knowledge (input and extract data) of maintenance database technology.

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Active Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Minimum of five (5) years aircraft mechanic level experience.
• Must have the ability to pass a required physical exam and CRC for OCONUS deployment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active DoD security clearance.
• Recent Gulfstream, Global Jet, or business jet experience on civilian and military platforms including Rolls Royce turbofan experience.
• Valid US Passport.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently or within a group.

Physical Requirements:

This classification activity is usually accomplished in a flight line-like environment with extensive climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, and walking demands. May require lifting of objects whose weight normally will not exceed 50lbs. Special vision abilities required to perform this job are close and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability adjust and focus.

Work Environment:

The diversity of working conditions both CONUS and OCONUS range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject the individual to severe changes in temperature, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards, exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and electrical shock hazards exist.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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