Aircraft Maintenance A

Job Title: Aircraft Maintenance A – P8-A Program Job Code: 46822 Job Location: Waco, TX Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

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.
• Ability to ascend/descend, including ladders, stairs, and portable stands and navigate these with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to move objects, up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to pass a flightline physical.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and on-call shifts.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 0-3 years prior experience.
• 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:

• Active US Secret security clearance.
• Experience in aircraft maintenance on P-8As, preferably with a focus on complex mechanical and avionics systems.
• 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.
• Proficiency with aircraft maintenance software and diagnostic tools.
• 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.