Field Engineer, RC-135 Aircraft/Airframe Systems
Lincoln, United Kingdom
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Job Title – Field Engineer, RC-135 Aircraft/Airframe Systems
Job Location – RAF Waddington, Lincoln
Job ID – 23202
About this opportunity
L3Harris is seeking an experienced Field Engineer, RC-135 Aircraft/Airframe Systems to join our team at RAF Waddington, Lincoln, United Kingdom. In this role, you will provide advanced airframe/structural maintenance and sustainment the Royal Air Force’s RC-135 aircraft.
A few of our employee benefits are:
- 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
- Private medical insurance with optional family cover
- Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
- Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
- Group income protection
- Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
What the role will involve
The responsibilities of your role will include the following:
- Perform RC-135 airframe systems and structural maintenance
- Conduct pre- and post-flight inspections, aircraft launch, and recovery
- Operate and maintain airframe, sheet metal, hydraulics, fuel, engine, environmental, flight controls, and associated systems
- Will oversee maintenance activities and ensure accurate documentation completion
What you’ll bring
The role requires the following experience and skills:
- Ability to obtain UK DV Clearance (or equivalent) within the first year
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 2 years of relevant experience, OR, Graduate Degree and minimum of 0 years of relevant experience, OR, 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of a Degree
- Qualified to sustain the RC/KC-135 airframe and subsystems within the last 5 years
- Work various shifts depending upon customer mission requirements
- Worldwide deployable with travel up to 40% of the time
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs. up to 5% of the time and climb ladders daily
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with C-135 hydraulic, fuel systems/in-flight refueling, bleed air, engines, oxygen, and flight control systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical data and engineering documents
- Corrosion control identification, repair, and prevention experience
- Possess United Kingdom Aircraft Maintenance license or equivalent
Important to know
Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.
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