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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: CH148 Aircraft Technician
Job Location: Shearwater, NS
Job Code: 38233
Job Schedule: Day Shift
Compensation Range: Between $74,000 - $125,000 CDN annually

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.

About L3Harris Technologies: 
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Based at 12 Wing Shearwater NS, the CH148 Technician will initially augment the Contractor Field Service Representative team and will then establish the Contracted Maintenance 1200 hour inspection service lines. They will be responsible for performing CH148 aircraft system service support and maintenance, act as a systems expert, provide technical advice, and resolve complex CH148 system failures.

Essential Functions:

• Provide technical support and conduct/supervise Level 1 maintenance on the CH148 systems including but not limited to:
  • Flight Control and Auto Flight Control systems:
  • Aircraft Power Generation Systems;
  • Instrumentation and Multipurpose Display Group;
  • Aircraft Structures;
  • Aircraft mechanical systems;
  • Hydraulic systems;
  • Fuel systems;
  • Navigation/Radar Systems; and
  • Aircraft Integrated Communication Systems.
• Advise and instruct DND on aircraft system equipment, on test equipment, in developing and testing modifications and in performing inspections on aircraft systems and components;
• Assist Technical Problem and Project Section (TPPS) and OEM engineers to investigate CH148 Technical Problems, analyze and determine cause of malfunctions and institute corrective measures to prevent recurrence of discrepancies;
• Act as the resident expert on technical matters and maintenance procedures; and
• Perform maintenance activities beyond the capabilities of the DND technicians, as authorized and directed.

Qualifications: 

• Requires highly developed job knowledge/skills. 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;
• Must be eligible for registration to the Controlled Goods Program; and
• Must be eligible to obtaining and maintaining the government of Canada’s “Reliability” status and Level 2 (Secret/ NATO Secret) security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Direct helicopter maintenance experience and be either an AME or CH148 authorized level A;
• Possess a basic knowledge of the following disciplines and skills:
  • Life Cycle Materiel Management;
  • Reliability and Maintainability (Basic); and
  • Quality Management.
• Computer literate and working knowledge of MS office suite (mandatory);
• Possess excellent communication skills;
• Function effectively in oral and written English;
• Bilingual an asset;
• Possess excellent communication skills;
• Team player, strong problem solving skills, resourceful, organized, being capable to prioritize in an short delay environment, customer oriented; and
• Familiarity with military operations an advantage.

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation. 

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

This job is for an existing vacancy.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. 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. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.