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CF188 Life Support Systems (LSS) Technician

Cold Lake, Canada

Job ID 9748
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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 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 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

9/80 work schedule available for most U.S. and Canada employees, effective October 24, 2022.

L3 Technologies MAS, located in Mirabel (QC) is a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

L3Harris MAS, a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies, Inc., is an agile and innovative aerospace and defense technology company. Our 1000 employees provide complete military and commercial aviation modernization and upgrade solutions structural and avionics upgrades, aircraft component repair and overhaul, integrated logistics support, stripping and painting, field service support and technical publications, plus a full range of technical support services.

Our specialized aviation facilities include component repair, overhaul and machining, aircraft hangars and other upgrade facilities, structural design and analysis, full-scale fatigue testing and aircraft fatigue management, as well as other engineering services - from mechanical engineering and avionics to electronics and systems engineering.

Our customers perform on the world’s most challenging front lines. They trust us to keep them prepared for what’s next.  We combine speed, innovation and flawless execution to ensure confidence and security in the world ahead.

About your next Challenge as a CF-18 Aircraft Life Support Technician:

As an ACS technician and instructor for POM to Level A development, you will support 4 Wing with technician development, Liquid Oxygen (LOX) replenishment, maintenance, system repairs and inspections.  additionally, you will support first line units as agreed upon by the CO 1 AMS and the L3Harris Site Lead. 

What You Will Do:

  • Employed in the Liquid Oxygen Facility, be able to carry out shop related tasks and provide technical expertise and guidance for DND personnel and junior technicians under training As a Subject Matter Expert, provide consistency and continuity for facility personnel to ensure production.
  • Provide support for periodic inspections, conditional inspections, supplementary inspections, modifications or special inspections in accordance with the Canadian Forces Technical Orders (CFTO) and established work instructions/processes;
  • Attend training / information sessions as required;
  • Keep Lead Hand / Supervisor informed on technical problems, scheduling problems, additional requirements and technician welfare;
  • Follow Tool Control rules and regulations;
  • Consult reference documentation such as CFTO’s, work processes and other related documentation;
  • Complete aircraft inspection sheets, forms, aircraft sets, registers and other documentation properly and as required;
  • Utilize safe working practices;
  • Carry out additional tasks as assigned by the Lead Hand /  Supervisor;
  • Conform to the administrative and technical regulations of the establishment to which they are assigned, with regard to the following:
      • Health and Safety;
      • Flight Safety;
      • Documentation and records;
      • Work Instructions;
      • Processes specifications.

Required Skills and Experiences:

The ACS Technician shall have qualifications in the following areas:

  • LOX Replenishment; including converter inspections and preventive maintenance, LOX trailer inspections and maintenance, and the maintenance/inspections of storage tanks;
  • LOX related equipment including LOX converters, SKU-10A Emergency Oxygen System, O2 regulators, and analyzing/sampling equipment;
  • General oxygen handling and safety procedures;
  • Special Inspections (NS) and Field Modifications (CF) and CD (contractor modifications) that can be accomplished and certified within their scope of qualifications;
  • Cryogenic bulk storage and handling and hold cryogenic safety compliance training;
  • An understanding of Aircraft Life Support Equipment and aircraft oxygen systems; and
  • Operation of powered and electrically operated support equipment.

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.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive, equitable and diverse 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.

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