Aircraft Maintenance C - Avionics Technician

L3Harris Technologies; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Avionics Technician C in Tucson, AZ to perform maintenance and repairs on avionics systems for aircraft such as the G550. The role involves troubleshooting, conducting inspections, and ensuring operational readiness of avionics systems.

Ideal candidates will have substantial avionics experience and be able to navigate technical orders and system diagrams. A commitment to safety and teamwork is essential, and the position requires an ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant avionics experience or 2 years after an Associate’s Degree.
• Experience reading and interpreting technical documents.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on G550/EA-37B aircraft avionics systems.
• Conduct troubleshooting and repairs on reported discrepancies.
• Perform operational checks of avionics systems.

Skills

Avionics systems maintenance

Troubleshooting

Repair skills

Technical publications interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

Common 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.

Job Title

Avionics Technician C

Job Code

39878

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 Avionics Technician performs aircraft avionics/electronics systems and components, Electro/Environmental, and associated component repair and maintenance. Conducts fault isolation, repairs, removal and replacement of components to resolve avionics or electrical discrepancies. Completes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of avionics on G550/EA‑37B aircraft. Supports maintenance and repair of Mission Support Equipment as necessary. This position will report to the Lead Avionics Technician.

Essential Functions

• Ability to obtain and maintain an interim secret DoD security clearance as a minimum prior to hire.
• Responsible for testing, inspection, repair, and removal and replacement of avionic systems and components on the G550/EA‑37B aircraft. Repairs aircraft wiring/wiring harnesses.
• Performs operational checkout of aircraft avionics systems during pre‑flight and post‑flight as necessary.
• Responds to flight/maintenance crew reported discrepancies by troubleshooting and repairing any systems to make aircraft ready for flight for quick turn‑around.
• Assists in launch, recovery, servicing, and ground handling of aircraft.
• Performs scheduled/unscheduled inspections as required in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) procedures.
• Prepares parts for turn‑in back into the supply system. Initiates material deficiency reports as required.
• Maintains tools, hand and special, in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Responsible for site, customer, and company tool accountability procedures to include reporting unserviceable tools and equipment to the appropriate responsible party.
• Performs serviceability checks prior to operating powered and non‑powered support equipment.
• Complies with all safety, environmental, security and housekeeping standards, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains infrared detecting system, airborne video, laser system and night vision system.
• Assists assigned personnel in researching and requisitioning aircraft parts and components and in determining the reparability and serviceability of these assets.
• Assists in aircraft movement and flight line FOD prevention walks as required.
• Operates GSE, flight line vehicles and other support equipment as authorized and required.
• If scheduled to deploy OCONUS must be in good physical condition, able to pass a required physical exam and CRC.
• Ability to work day shift, night shift or weekend duty and travel as part of a maintenance recovery team as required.
• Ability to travel up to 40% 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.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government flight line driver's license.
• In‑depth knowledge 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 of maintenance database technology.
• Willingness and ability to perform in‑flight FCF checks.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior avionics relevant experience or 2 years post‑Secondary/Associate’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience in the use of common hand and special tools/testers as required to perform avionics maintenance tasks.
• Minimum 2 years experience reading and interpreting aircraft technical publications.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid US Passport.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Active DoD security clearance.
• Active Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Completion of a military or civilian aviation avionics technical school or possess an FCC License with endorsements is preferred.
• Experience on Gulfstream, Global Jet, or business jet avionics maintenance experience is highly preferred.
• Experience on maintaining Honeywell Primus systems preferred.
• Experience in repair and maintenance of radar, communications, nav‑aids, lighting and instrumentation.
• Support repair and maintenance of Mission Support ISR equipment as required.
• Possess a positive attitude, be a self‑starter, work well with others.
• Must have in‑depth working knowledge of aircraft safety directives.

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 and/or moving 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 to 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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