Manager, Aircraft Maintenance

L3Harris Technologies; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Maintenance Manager for the Armed Overwatch program in Tucson to lead onsite maintenance, inspections, and repairs for AT-802U/OA-1K Sky Raider II aircraft. You will ensure airworthiness, safety, and compliance with FAA and OEM requirements.

The role requires directing a team, managing schedules, maintaining records, and coordinating training while maintaining strict security and CONUS/OCONUS readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 9+ years of related experience, or 7+ with graduate degree, or 13+ years in lieu of a degree.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
• Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience in management and supervision.
• Must meet deployment OCONUS physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site maintenance and ensure airworthiness and safety.
• Schedule inspections to maximize aircraft availability for flight schedule.
• Supervise personnel and ensure training and certification compliance.
• Maintain maintenance records and review deficiency reports for trends.
• Coordinate OJT for new personnel and ensure COMSEC compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

FAA A&P certification

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: Manager, Aircraft Maintenance
Job Code: 42042
Job Location: Tucson, AZ - Davis-Monthan AFB (Onsite)
Job Schedule: 5/8: Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days a week

Job Description

The Maintenance Manager for the Armed Overwatch program will oversee and manage onsite maintenance, servicing, and repairs of the AT-802U aircraft / OA-1K Sky Raider II. This role ensures that all aircraft are maintained in good mechanical condition and are safe for flight, adhering to applicable FAA and L3 Harris Armed Overwatch maintenance requirements and standards.

Essential Functions

• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.
• Oversee and manage scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and servicing of aircraft and equipment.
• Supervise or assign designated representatives to repair aircraft and system components, ensuring airworthiness and safety.
• Schedule maintenance and inspections to maximize efficiencies and aircraft availability for program flight schedule.
• Ensure site personnel meet and maintain assigned training and certification requirements.
• Determine corrective actions for deficiencies affecting aircraft airworthiness.
• Ensure compliance with scheduled and unscheduled inspections in accordance with OEM requirements and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.
• Oversee and review aircraft maintenance records and historical document entries.
• Monitor and review deficiency reports for adverse trends.
• Monitor in-progress and follow-up inspections during and upon completion of maintenance actions.
• Ensure compliance with established L3 Harris Corporate policies, procedures, and standards.
• Coordinate OJT training for newly assigned personnel as required.
• Operate authorized vehicles, both special purpose and regular.
• Ensure 8210.1D compliance for Ground Operating Procedures.
• Assist personnel in researching and requisitioning aircraft parts and components, determining their reparability and serviceability.
• Actively participate in the Safety Program.
• Discuss controversial discrepancies with aircrews to ensure adequate troubleshooting information and flight data.
• Perform other related duties as required to support contract and mission requirements.
• Ensure strict compliance with all required Communications Security (COMSEC) policies and procedures.
• Recommend procedure changes to improve the maintainability of aircraft and required inspections.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Passport for OCONUS travel, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
• Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience in management and supervision of same organizations and functions described above.
• Must meet all physical requirements associated with deployment OCONUS and CRC.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Active Secret security clearance.
• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) is preferred.
• Work experience on Air Tractor 802 / P&WC PT6 associated engines highly desired.
• Valid Passport.

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.