Aircraft Maintenance C - Flightline

L3Harris Technologies • Bellmead, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Maintenance C position plays a crucial role in ensuring the operational safety and efficiency of aircraft through hands-on inspection, maintenance, and repair in compliance with safety regulations and performance standards. The position performs flightline operations, aircraft inspections, and repairs, sometimes in confined spaces and inclement weather. The role is based onsite in Waco, Texas, and follows a 4/10 schedule on the second shift: 10-hour days, four days a week.

The employee maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs aircraft and components in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions, maintenance manuals, and FAA regulations. Work includes documenting maintenance, collaborating with engineering teams, maintaining tools and equipment, and participating in continuous improvement activities. The employee must be able to pass a flightline physical, obtain required certifications to operate certain vehicles and equipment, and obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 years of prior aircraft maintenance experience, or a post-secondary/associate degree and at least 2 years of prior aircraft maintenance experience.
• At least 2 years of aircraft maintenance experience on a variety of aircraft models.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Ability to obtain certification to operate self-propelled vehicles and equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, aircraft support equipment, and towing vehicles.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, and portable stands and navigate them, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to move objects weighing up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to pass a flightline physical.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and on-call shifts.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Must have required tools before starting work; tools must be shadowed and engraved. L3Harris will provide the material to complete this task upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
• Experience with aircraft models operated by the company, such as C-130, P-8A, and G550.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills focused on avionics and electrical systems.
• Proficiency with aircraft maintenance software and diagnostic tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with engineers, customers, and other maintenance staff.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and regulatory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly, and adjustment of aircraft components according to technical specifications, engineering instructions, and FAA regulations.
• Inspect aircraft and components for wear, damage, or other issues and perform 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 logs and records.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and provide feedback on aircraft performance and issues encountered.
• 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, including work in confined spaces and inclement weather.

What This Job Offers

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