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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 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.

L3Harris MAS is currently seeking permanent Aircraft Technicians (Armament) to join our team in Cold Lake, Alberta, supporting our long-term program with the Department of National Defence (DND).

About your next Challenge as an Air Weapons Technician:

In this role, you will perform inspections, modifications, repairs, and maintenance on CF-18 aircraft and associated weapon systems. You may also work within the component Repair Workshop, supporting the repair and maintenance of CF-18 weapon system components.

What will you do:

• Perform complex mechanical work, inspections, and operational checks on CF-18 weapon systems, in accordance with Canadian Forces Technical Orders (CFTOs), technical drawings, and standard processes.
• Prepare aircraft and configure weapon systems for flight or customer acceptance.
• Verify, adjust, repair, or replace complex devices and equipment, including:
  • Missile launchers
  • Bomb launchers
  • Bomb and rocket distributors
  • Fuselage and wing pylons
• Weapon system components
• Suspension and release mechanisms for:
• Inspect and test fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, ventilation, flight control, and landing gear systems using approved test equipment.
• Ensure strict compliance with all Health and Safety, Flight Safety, and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention procedures.
• Participate in required training and information sessions.
• Report technical and scheduling issues, additional resource needs, and team well-being concerns to your Team Lead or Supervisor.
• Maintain control of tools and equipment in accordance with company procedures.
• Complete all required forms, logs, inspection sheets, and documentation accurately and promptly.
• Support DND technicians by providing on-the-job training and mentoring, leveraging your CF-18 experience to enhance team capability.

Compliance and Safety

All technicians must adhere to established administrative and technical standards, including:

• Health and Safety policies
• FOD (Foreign Object Damage) prevention
• Flight Safety standards
• Documentation and recordkeeping requirements
• Work instructions and process specifications
  
  

Required Skills and Experiences:

• Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance (Avionics, Mechanical, or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• CF-18 endorsement required
• Demonstrated experience with CF-18 aircraft systems
• Strong communication skills in English oral and written (French is an asset)
• Effective trainer and mentor, with the ability to guide and support others
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal abilities

Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory):

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada “Reliability” status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

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.