Aircraft Maintenance D - A&P Mechanic

L3Harris Technologies•Sandston, VA

2d•$71,500 - $132,500•Onsite

About The Position

The A&P Mechanic is responsible for operating, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing all systems on Boeing 757-200 aircraft, including removing and installing engines. The position works in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment and requires frequent outdoor work. It also includes administrative tasks related to FAA Part 125 operations and flying as an onboard technician while performing cabin safety duties. The employee must be domiciled within one hour of Richmond International Airport to meet time-sensitive scheduling requirements and on-call responsibilities. The role is based onsite in Richmond, Virginia, and follows a mission-dependent 5/8 schedule: eight hours per day, five days per week. Travel on short notice within and outside the continental United States is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 8 years of prior relevant experience, or a post-secondary/associate degree and at least 4 years of prior related experience.
Active Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain airport access/security clearance.
Proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing English.
Advanced troubleshooting and maintenance expertise across aircraft systems.
Ability to work effectively with technical references, including OEM manuals, commercial documentation, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
Willingness and ability to travel on short notice, within and outside the continental United States.
Willingness and ability to work outside regularly scheduled hours.
Ability to meet the location requirement of being domiciled within one hour of Richmond International Airport.
Ability to move about, ascend and descend, load and unload aircraft cargo, and move up to 75 pounds.
Ability to perform flight duties.

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
Boeing aircraft maintenance experience.
FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) certification.
Familiarization or experience with FAA FAR Parts 91, 121, 125, or 135.

Responsibilities

Operate, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair systems on Boeing 757-200 aircraft, including engine removal and installation.
Complete administrative tasks related to FAA Part 125 operations.
Fly as an onboard technician and perform cabin safety duties; become qualified as Cabin Safety Crew/Flight Attendant.
Apply knowledge of FAA operational procedures and inspection requirements.
Use technical references such as OEM manuals, commercial documentation, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
Travel on short notice within and outside the continental United States.
Work outside regularly scheduled hours as needed to meet company objectives.
Load and unload aircraft cargo.