Quality Technician C-Production Controller

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Production Controller with SME expertise in aircraft maintenance to manage maintenance support and airworthiness for assigned aircraft. This on-site role requires coordinating with shops, preparing work orders, and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.

The position entails shift flexibility (day/night/weekends) and potential travel up to 50% (CONUS/OCONUS).

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license required or equivalent
• Security clearance requirement to access sensitive information
• Proficiency with computerized data bases and MS Office
• Ability to travel up to 50% as needed

Responsibilities

• Monitors and tracks maintenance, airframe/avionics modifications, inspections, OEM/STC/MTC requirements for assigned aircraft
• Processes production planning reports and forecasts short/medium/long-term maintenance events
• Provides maintenance and logistical support to expedite corrective actions and reduce delays
• Conducts post-flight logbook reviews to ensure conformance to contract requirements
• Supports off-site mechanics by ensuring documents, parts and supplies are processed per procedures
• Researches technical data and provides guidance to subcontractors on maintenance requirements
• Prepares work order packages and coordinates maintenance needs with support shops
• Willing to work day, night, weekend shifts and travel as required (CONUS/OCONUS)
• Complies with FAA regulations and company safety policies

Skills

FAA A&P License

DOD security clearance

Driver's license

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree

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: Quality Technician D-Production Controller

Job Code: 43352

Job Location: Tucson AZ: On-Site, with some deployment possible

Schedule: 5/8 Monday - Friday

Job Description:

The Production Controller (PC) will be technically qualified as a subject matter expert (SME) in the field of aircraft maintenance. Manage all maintenance support functions of assigned aircraft within their geographic region (domestic and foreign) to ensure continued airworthiness of aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration requirements. The PC must be proficient in using computerized database management systems in addition to MS Office. The Production Controller is under general supervision of the Quality Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Monitors and tracks all scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, airframe/avionics modifications, special inspections, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), and Military Type Certificate (MTC) requirements, and other customer directed maintenance on assigned aircraft.
• Processes production planning reports and forecasts scheduled maintenance events for short-term, mid-term and long-term planning.
• Provides maintenance and logistical support functions necessary to expedite corrective actions in order to reduce scheduling delays to meet program schedules.
• Perform flight debriefs, and review aircraft logbook entries post flight and upon completion of work to ensure conformity to contract requirements.
• Provides the necessary support to off-site mechanics to ensure documents, parts and supplies are expeditiously and accurately processed by the established procedures.
• Researches OEM, STC, and MTC technical data and provides technical support to sub-contractors regarding maintenance requirements.
• Prepares work order packages for maintenance activities, coordinates necessary maintenance requirements from appropriate support shops ensuring adequate materials, tools and equipment are available.
• Able to work any assigned shift or schedule, including mission support outside normal duty hours and travel as required to support mission requirements.
• Willingness and ability to work day shift, night shift, or weekend duty and travel up to 50% as required. CONUS and OCONUS deployment may be required.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Aviation Administration Regulations.

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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance.
• Shall hold a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License with a thorough knowledge of aircraft electrical, airframe and powerplant systems.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain in force a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Possess a positive attitude, be a self-starter, work well with others.
• In-depth working knowledge of aircraft safety directives.
• Familiar with Precision Asset Reporting System (PARS)

Physical Requirements:

The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

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L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify 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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