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Sr Spec, Aircraft Maintenance

Tucson, Arizona

Job ID 21339
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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
  • Influential
  • Organised
  • Strategic
  • Technical

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Being in program finance, you are exposed to many different aspects of the business. You have the opportunity to collaborate with program managers, engineers, supply chain and so many wonderful people that are dedicated to the customer’s mission.

Senior Associate, Audit

L3Harris Work Perks

  • Health

    • Medical with High Deductible and traditional PPO plan options, as well as dental, vision and a full array of supplemental health benefits
    • A healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefits
    • Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause and diabetes
  • Family

    • 4 weeks of paid parental leave for moms and dads
    • Fertility and family building
    • Subsidized backup childcare and eldercare
    • Adoption assistance – $5,000 per adoption/$15,000 per employee
    • Virtual tutoring, parenting support, pet insurance, and more
  • Well-Being

    • Discretionary PTO policy (for exempt employees)
    • Dress for your day – wear what works for you at work
    • Retirement plan with company match
    • 9/80 work schedule available for most employees

Job Description

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.

Job Title: Sr. Spec. Aircraft Maintenance (Sr. Lead Mechanic)

Position Location: Tucson, AZ

Summary:

Oversees and manages onsite aircraft and equipment scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, and servicing. Supervises,or assigns a designated representative, repairs to aircraft and system components, and engine repairs to ensure that site aircraft are in good mechanical condition and safe for flight. Ensures the contractual required FAA maintenance requirements/standards are maintained and releases aircraft for flight. The Maintenance Supervisors responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Schedule maintenance and inspections per the Original Equipment Manufacturer technical data.

• Ensures site personnel meet and maintain assigned training and certification requirements.

• Determines corrective action when advised of deficiencies affecting aircraft airworthiness.

• Ensures scheduled and unscheduled inspections in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)established procedures/specifications.

• Oversees/reviews aircraft maintenance records and historical documents entries.

• Monitors/reviews deficiency reports for adverse trends.

• Monitors in-progress and follow-up inspections during and upon completion of maintenance actions.

• Responsible for ensuring employees maintain common hand tools 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.

• Ensures established policies/procedures and standards are properly complied with.

• Responsible for site compliance with all safety, environmental, security and housekeeping standards.

• Assists in training newly assigned personnel as required.

• Operates vehicles, both special purpose and regular as authorized.

• Accountable for good housekeeping practices, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention and safety at all times with siteassigned areas.

• 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.

• Discusses discrepancies with aircrews to ensure adequate troubleshooting information and flight data

• Other related duties as required to support contract and mission requirements

• Responsible for strict compliance with all required Communications Security (COMSEC) policies and procedures.

• Obtains quotations from outside repair facilities for components/equipment that cannot be repaired or maintained inhouse.

• Recommends procedure changes to improve maintainability of aircraft and required inspections.

• Consults manufacturers' manuals for specifications and determines feasibility of repair or replacement.

Position Requirements:

Must be able to work day shift, night shift and weekend duty and travel as part of maintenance recovery team as required.

Must qualify for CONUS and OCONUS deployments if be required. Must be able to work in the established work/living environment, work 7 days a week, 12 hour shifts as assigned to support mission requirements.

The job classification requires an FAA aircraft airframe and engine powerplant (A&P) certification, and a FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) is preferred.

The classification also requires documented record of management and supervision of same organizations and functions described above.

Work experience on Gulfstream, Global Jet, or business jet airframes and Rolls Royce associated turbofan engines highly desired.

Must meet all physical requirements associated for deployment OCONUS and CRC.

Must qualify and be able to maintain DOD SECRET security clearance.

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