Aircraft Maintenance D - A&P Mechanic

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance D - A&P Mechanic at U.S. bases in Florida. The role involves scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all aircraft systems, including turbine engines, airframes, and flight controls.

You will perform inspections, troubleshoot, and manage parts, with opportunity to train others and support mission requirements. Requires FAA A&P certification, 8+ years of experience, ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance, and a valid state

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate and be capable of obtaining a US Secret security clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance using OEM procedures and technical data.
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems, tooling, and maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled/unscheduled aircraft maintenance on turbine engines, airframes, and systems.
• Conduct inspections, troubleshooting, and component repairs following OEM procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure compliance with safety and security policies.
• Assist in training newly assigned personnel and support deployment requirements.

Skills

Security clearance

Aircraft maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

FAA A&P Certificate

Associates degree in related field

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 Maintenance D - A&P Mechanic

Job Code: 46078

Job Location: Hurlburt Field, FL / Eglin AFB, FL (Onsite)

Job Schedule: 5/8: Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days a week; Rotating Shifts - Mission Dependent

Job Description

The A&P Mechanic is responsible for the scheduled/unscheduled aircraft maintenance on all aircraft systems; turbine engine, propeller, airframe, flight control/landing gear/engine 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.

Essential Functions

• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.
• Maintains Air Tractor 802U aircraft in support of aircrew missions.
• Launches and recovers aircraft, to include tie-down, cover, and plug removal/installation, and perform required inspections to ensure airframe structure and power plant serviceability.
• Adjusts, aligns, and calibrates aircraft components. Performs functional checks of fuel, hydraulic, engines, avionics, and electro-environmental systems.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled inspections in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) established procedures/specifications.
• Uses applicable technical data/manuals when performing aircraft maintenance, and to troubleshoot aircraft/system discrepancies.
• Performs in-progress and follow-up inspections during and upon completion of maintenance actions. Researches, orders and receives aircraft parts.
• Prepares parts for turn-in back into the supply system. Initiates material deficiency reports as required.
• Maintains hand and special tools in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Responsible for site, customer and company tool accountability procedures to include reporting unserviceable tools and equipment to appropriate responsible party.
• Annotates equipment/tools inspection and condition documents.
• Performs serviceability checks prior to operating powered and non-powered support equipment.
• Complies with established policies, procedures and standards.
• Willingness and ability to assist in training newly assigned personnel as required.
• Operates vehicles, both special purpose and regular as authorized.
• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention and safety at all times.
• Assists assigned personnel in researching and requisitioning aircraft parts and components and in determining the reparability and serviceability of these assets.
• Monitors bench stock items and tool inventory inspections.
• Assists in aircraft movement flight line FOD prevention walks as required.
• Completes maintenance documentation using required forms.
• Services aircraft with fuel, oil, grease, hydraulic fluid, air, oxygen and nitrogen.
• Performs aircraft corrosion control inspections/procedures to include wash, wipe down, polish and vacuum.
• Discusses discrepancies with aircrews to secure adequate troubleshooting information and flight data.
• Other related duties as required to support contract and mission requirements.
• Maintain strict compliance with all required Communications Security (COMSEC) policies and procedures.
• In-depth working knowledge of aircraft safety directives.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• In-depth knowledge (aircraft/vehicle movement and safety/hazards) of flight line operations.
• In-depth knowledge of using aircraft technical publications-read, interpret, follow and basic comprehension of schematic diagrams, drawings, and charts.
• Strong working knowledge (input and extract data) of maintenance database technology.
• Willingness and ability to work shifts as assigned and travel as part of a maintenance recovery team if required. CONUS and OCONUS deployment may be required.
• Willingness and ability to work in the established OCONUS work/living environment, work shift schedules as assigned 7 days a week, 12 hours a day to support mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate (A&P license).
• Ability to complete/pass a required DCMA physical exam and CRC course prior to OCONUS deployment.
• Valid State Driver’s License.
• Valid US Passport.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Active US Secret security clearance.
• Strongly prefer recent Air Tractor 802U or similar experience on civilian and military platforms.
• Formal or Specialized Training/Equivalent on assigned aircraft and equipment.
• Experience in the use of common hand and special tools/testers as required for aircraft maintenance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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 there are austere conditions and/or inclement weather that 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.

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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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