Aircraft Maintenance C - P8-A

Job Title: Aircraft Maintenance C – P8-A
Job Code: 46447
Job Location: Waco, TX (Onsite)
Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

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.


• 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 such as forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, aircraft support equipment, and towing vehicles.


• Proficiency with aircraft maintenance software and diagnostic tools.


• Ability to ascend / descend, including ladders, stairs, and portable stands and navigate these with or without reasonable accommodation. 


• Ability to move objects, up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.


• Performs flightline operations, aircraft inspections, or repairs, sometimes in confined spaces and in outdoor weather conditions.


• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and on-call shifts.


• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior aircraft maintenance experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior aircraft maintenance experience.


• Minimum 2 years experience in aircraft maintenance on P8-A (or similar) aircraft.


• 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.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification preferred.


• Experience on complex mechanical and avionics systems on P8-A (or similar) aircraft.


• Experience with a variety aircraft models that the company operates, such as C-130, P-8A, G550, etc.


• 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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