Aircraft Maintenance A (WACO)

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Job Title : Aircraft Maintenance A – Structural 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.
• 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 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 objects, up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Abilty to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with 0 to 3 years of prior related experience.
• 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.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in aircraft maintenance on C-130s, 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.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and regulatory compliance requirements.
• 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.

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