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Aircraft Maintenance D - A&P Mechanic

Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Job ID 15682
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Overview

Our Business and Operations team has an unwavering focus on our commitment to excellence in everything we do. They’re the backbone of our ability to deliver mission solutions with speed, innovation and flawless execution.

  • Full Time
  • Level: Experienced
  • Location: On Site
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  • Collaborative
  • Detail-Oriented
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  • Organised
  • Strategic
  • Technical

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My favorite part of working for L3Harris is knowing that the parts that I procure go into products that help save lives.

Lizzie, Procurement Associate, Rochester, NY

L3Harris Work Perks

  • Health

    • Medical with a High Deductible and traditional PPO plan options, as well as, vision and a full array of supplemental health benefits
    • A doctors' service to help with referrals and second opinions for you, your family, and parents
  • Family

    • 4 weeks of paid parental leave for moms and dads
    • Fertility treatment
    • Subsidized backup childcare and eldercare
    • Adoption assistance - $5,000 per adoption/$15,000 per employee
    • Pet insurance
  • Well-Being

    • No cap to your PTO time (for exempt employees)
    • Dress for your day - wear what works for you at work
    • Legal plan for you, your family, and parents
    • Discount platform

Job Description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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.

Summary:  

Duties include but are not limited to 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.  The aircraft mechanic reports to the Site Lead Aircraft Mechanic.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Maintains Beech King Air 350C / B200C 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.
  • Advises supervision of deficiencies affecting aircraft airworthiness.
  • Performs scheduled and unscheduled inspections in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) established procedures/specifications.
  • Prepares and maintains aircraft maintenance records and historical documents. 
  • Monitors/reviews deficiency reports for adverse trends.
  • 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. 
  • Inventories aircraft support equipment.
  • 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.
  • Assists other mechanics/specialists as required. 
  • Complies with all safety, environmental, security and housekeeping standards. 
  • Complies with training requirements. 
  • Assists 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. 
  • Actively participates in the Safety Program. 
  • Refers to hazardous material training and ensure HAZMAT processes are followed.
  • 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 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.

Required Education and Experience:

The qualified applicant must have a minimum of three (3) years aircraft mechanic level experience. Strongly prefer recent King Air, B200 or 350 experience on civilian and military platforms including Pratt & Whitney PT6 turboprop experience.

  • Must be able to work shifts as assigned and travel as part of a maintenance recovery team if required. 
  • Must be in good physical condition, and capable of completing/passing a required physical exam for flight operations.
  • Must be able to work in the established CONUS work environment, work shift schedules as assigned 5 days a week with the possibility to work 13 weekends.
  • Experience in the use of common hand and special tools/testers as required for aircraft maintenance. 
  • Must have in-depth working knowledge of aircraft safety directives. 
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. 
  • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. 
  • Must have an in-depth knowledge (aircraft/vehicle movement and safety/hazards) of flight line operations.
  • Must have an in-depth knowledge of using aircraft technical publications-read, interpret, follow and basic comprehension of schematic diagrams, drawings, and charts.
  • Must have a working knowledge (input and extract data) of maintenance database technology.

Licensing, Certification Requirements:

  • FAA Airframe & Power plant Certificate
  • Formal or Specialized Training/Equivalent on assigned aircraft and equipment
  • US Citizenship
  • Valid State Driver’s License
  • Valid US Passport

Work Environment:
The diversity of working conditions ranges 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.

Position requires a Secret DoD clearance; TS SCI Preferred, which requires U.S. citizenship.

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 résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, 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.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.

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