Aircraft Maintenance D - A&P Mechanic

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Job Title: Aircraft Maintenance D - A&P Mechanic
Job Code:  47272
Job Location: Richmond, VA (Onsite)
Job Schedule: 5/8: Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days a week - Mission Dependent

Job Description:

The A&P Mechanic position is responsible for the operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of all systems on Boeing 757-200 aircraft, including engine removal and installation. This role operates in a fast-paced, time‑sensitive environment and requires frequent outdoor work. Additional responsibilities include completing administrative tasks related to FAA Part 125 operations and flying as an onboard technician performing cabin safety duties.

Position Requires being domiciled (within 1 hour response time) to Richmond International Airport in order to meet time sensitive schedule requirements and on-call responsibilities.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to obtain a US Top Secret security clearance.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of FAA operational procedures and inspection requirements.
• Apply advanced troubleshooting and maintenance expertise across all aircraft systems.
• Obtain and maintain airport access/security clearance (FAA).
• Demonstrated ability to read, speak, and write the English language with proficiency.
• Travel on short notice, both CONUS and OCONUS.
• Work effectively with a broad range of technical references including OEM manuals, commercial documentation, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Possess familiarization or experience with FAA FAR Parts 91/121/125/135 (preferred).
• Become qualified as CSC (Cabin Safety Crew/Flight Attendant).
• Willingness and ability to work outside regularly scheduled hours to meet company objectives. 
• Willingness and ability to travel with short notice travelling (CONUS and OCONUS).

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• Active Airframe and Powerplant certification (A&P License).

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active US Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
• Boeing Aircraft Maintenance experience.
• FAA Inspection Authorization certification (IA certification).
• Familiarization or experience with FAA FAR Part 91/121/125/135 preferred.

Physical and Location Requirements:

• Position requires moving about, ascending/descending, loading, and unloading aircraft cargo.
• Ability to move up to 75 pounds.
• Required to load and unload aircraft cargo.
• Position includes flight duties.

The salary range for this role in Virginia (outside of Greater D.C. area) is $71,500 - $132,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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