Raytheon Aircraft Maintenance Specialist

RTX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Specialist) to join our Raytheon Flight Test Operations (FTO) team. This role supports multiple functions in the planning and execution of aircraft maintenance activities. Responsibilities include coordinating daily and scheduled maintenance actions with engineering and flight operations, serving as the IA for the fleet, and supporting major aircraft modifications by working with DERs and DARs. The Maintenance Specialist prepares and maintains required documentation such as FAA Form 337s, 8110s, and related approval data. The role also assists with logistics coordination for occasional off-site maintenance or inspection events to ensure proper documentation, tooling, and support are in place. This position is an onsite role based in Tucson, Arizona with occasional travel.

Requirements

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of eight (8) years prior relevant experience.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate with current Inspection Authorization (IA).
• 5 or more years of progressively responsible aircraft maintenance experience, including heavy maintenance, major repairs/modifications, or fleet support.
• Experience working with FAA regulatory processes, including Form 337s, 8110 approvals, major alterations, STCs, DER/DAR coordination, and conformity inspections.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in defense, government contracting, or special-mission aircraft operations.
• Familiarity with flight test or experimental aircraft support.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions under time pressure.
• Proficiency with digital maintenance tracking systems (e.g., CAMP, Corridor, IFS, Ramco).
• Leadership ability with a focus on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Top Secret Security Clearance
• Experience working classified and SAP programs

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance activities with engineering and flight operations.
• Serve as the IA for Raytheon test aircraft (CL601 and C206), ensuring all maintenance actions meet regulatory and airworthiness standards.
• Participate in major aircraft modifications, working directly with DERs, DARs, and other regulatory partners.
• Maintain required FAA documentation and approval packages, including Form 337s, 8110s, and supporting data.
• Coordinate logistics and planning for off-site maintenance events, inspections, and modification activities.
• Perform work in classified and SAP environments
• Travel up to 20% to support flight test deployments or technical interchange meetings. Typical travel sites include Ontario, CA; Eglin AFB, FL; and occasional short duration travel for CONUS and OCONUS flight test deployments in support of RTX programs
• The ability to obtain and maintain an SAP Top Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship is required).

Benefits

• Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• This position is eligible for relocation assistance.
• Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees