Aircraft Maintenance A

L3Harris Technologies • Bellmead, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice plays a crucial role in ensuring aircraft operational safety and efficiency. The role involves hands-on inspection, maintenance, and repair of aircraft to ensure compliance with safety regulations and performance standards. Work includes flightline operations, aircraft inspections, and repairs, sometimes in confined spaces and inclement weather.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0 to 3 years of prior related experience.
• 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 and equipment, including 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 and navigate ladders, stairs, and portable stands, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to lift objects up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to pass a flightline physical.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required clearance.
• Must have required tools before starting work; a tool list will be provided. Tools must be shadowed and engraved. L3Harris will provide the material to complete this task upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly, or adjustment of aircraft components according to technical specifications, engineering instructions, and FAA regulations.
• Inspect aircraft for wear, tear, or damage and complete necessary repairs.
• Use diagnostic tools and equipment to troubleshoot and resolve aircraft system issues.
• Follow maintenance manuals, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements during maintenance activities.
• Accurately document maintenance activities in maintenance logs and records.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and provide feedback on aircraft performance and encountered issues.
• Ensure tools, materials, and equipment are properly calibrated and maintained.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance maintenance processes and practices.
• Perform flightline operations, aircraft inspections, and repairs, sometimes in confined spaces and inclement weather.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED