Senior Specialist, Field Engineering – A&P Mechanic
L3Harris Technologies
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Joint Base Andrews • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Inspection: Perform detailed inspections of aircraft airframes and powerplant systems to identify any wear, damage, or discrepancies.
- Maintenance and Repair: Conduct routine and preventive maintenance on aircraft airframes, engines, and related systems.
- Overhaul: Overhaul aircraft engines and airframes as needed, following manufacturer guidelines and industry standards.
- Testing: Perform functional and operational tests on aircraft systems and components to ensure proper performance and reliability.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and parts usage.
- Compliance: Ensure all maintenance and repair activities comply with FAA regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in aircraft systems using technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools.
- Safety: Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
- Training: Stay current with new technologies and advancements in aircraft maintenance. Participate in ongoing training and certification programs.
- Tool Management: Maintain and manage tools and equipment used in aircraft maintenance. Ensure tools are calibrated and in good working condition.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in aircraft maintenance and repair.
- Military background w/747-8i experience is preferred
- 10 years demonstrated experience in aircraft maintenance, and modifications.
- Be familiar with My Boeing Fleet, able to read and understand aircraft engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics.
- Candidate will have experience configuring, troubleshooting and testing of aircraft systems.
- Candidate will be familiar with operational demands of the program aircraft and will possess or be able to obtain and retain a security clearance.
- Required skills include excellent written and oral communications and the ability to use Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Power Point).
- Ability to travel is necessary, have a "can do" attitude and enjoys being a part of a dynamic team.
- Employee will possess a Secret security clearance.
- Certifications: FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification is required.
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
aircraft maintenanceaircraft repairoverhaultroubleshootingfunctional testingoperational testingdocumentationcompliancemechanical diagnosiselectrical diagnosis
Soft skills
written communicationoral communicationteamworkproblem-solvingadaptabilityattention to detailsafety awarenesstraining participationcan-do attitudedynamic team involvement
Certifications
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificationSecret security clearance