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Job Title: Aircraft Maintenance C ? Structural / Mechanical
Job Code: 42921
Job Location: Waco, TX
Job Schedule: 4/10
Job Description:
The Aircraft Maintenance position plays a crucial role in ensuring the operational safety and efficiency of aircraft. This position involves extensive hands-on work in inspecting, maintaining, and repairing aircraft to ensure compliance with safety regulations and performance standards.
Essential Functions:
- Performs maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly or adjustment of various aircraft components in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions, and FAA regulations.
- Conduct thorough inspections to identify any wear, tear, or damage, and carry out necessary repairs.
- Use diagnostic tools and equipment to troubleshoot and resolve aircraft system issues.
- Adhere to maintenance manuals, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements during all maintenance activities.
- Document all maintenance activities accurately in maintenance logs and records.
- Collaborate with engineering teams and provide feedback on aircraft performance and any issues encountered.
- Ensure that all tools, materials, and equipment are calibrated correctly and maintained in good working condition.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance maintenance processes and practices.
- Performs flightline operations, aircraft inspections, or repairs, sometimes in confined spaces and inclement weather.
- Strong understanding of safety protocols and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, and engineering documentation.
- Ability to obtain certification to operate self-propelled vehicles such as forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, aircraft support equipment, and towing vehicles.
- Proficiency with aircraft maintenance software and diagnostic tools.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and on-call shifts.
- Ability to climb, including ladders, stairs, and portable stands and navigate these with or without reasonable accommodation.?
- Ability to lift and/or move objects, up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Qualifications:
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
- Minimum 6 months experience in aircraft maintenance on P8-A, preferably with a focus on complex mechanical and avionics systems.
- Ability to pass a flightline physical.
- Must have required tools prior to starting work; tool list will be provided. Tools must be shadowed and engraved. L3Harris will provide the material to complete this task upon hire.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification preferred.
- Experience with a variety aircraft models that the company operates, such as C-130, P-8A, G550, etc.
- Advanced troubleshooting skills with a focus on avionics and electrical systems.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Excellent communication skills to liaise with engineers, customers, and other maintenance staff.
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Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. 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.
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