L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Specialist - Field Engineer, A&P

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeFayetteville, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree and four years of experience performing aircraft servicing, inspections, troubleshooting, and repair of aircraft systems; alternatively, a graduate degree and two years of that experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least eight years of that experience.
Must maintain flight status requirements.
Must hold a valid A&P license.
Must pass an FAA Class III flight physical and complete altitude chamber training within the first 3–6 months.
Must hold a valid driver's license.
Must have an active Secret DoD clearance at the time of hire.
Must be willing and able to lift, bend, and climb.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
Must be able to work alone or within a group.
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

Perform aircraft servicing, inspections, troubleshooting, and repair of aircraft systems in accordance with applicable technical data.
Tow and position aircraft.
Fly with aircraft to provide off-station maintenance support, and remove and install aircraft avionics, hydraulic components, landing gear, tires, and struts.
Perform engine removals and installations.
Check work for correctness.
Analyze equipment failures to determine their cause and recommend corrective action in accordance with applicable aircraft maintenance manuals.
Implement preventive maintenance programs and document performance and maintenance records on aircraft and equipment.
Interface daily with customers at numerous levels.
Use, understand, and interpret technical data from original equipment manufacturer manuals to engineering drawings.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with DHC-6, Caravan 208B, CN235, and CN295 aircraft.
Experience with De Havilland, Textron, and Airbus aircraft, and Pratt & Whitney Canada and GE engines.

Job Title: Specialist, Field Engineer (A&P)

Job Code: 43645

Job Location: Fayetteville, NC (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 2nd Shift 5/8’s M-F (3:30 PM – 11:30 PM)

Job Description:

The Field Engineering Specialist will be responsible for performing aircraft servicing, inspections, troubleshooting and repair of all aircraft systems in accordance with applicable technical data.

Essential Functions:

Towing and positioning aircraft.
Flying with the aircraft to provide off station maintenance support, removes and installs aircraft avionics, hydraulic components, landing gear, tires, and struts.
Performing engine removals and installations.
Checking for work correctness.
Analyzes equipment failures to determine cause and recommends corrective action in accordance with applicable aircraft maintenance manuals.
Implements preventive maintenance programs, documents performance and maintenance records on aircraft and equipment.
Willing and able to lift, bend, and climb.
Required travel to CONUS and OCONUS.
Daily interface with customers at numerous levels.
Use, Understand, and interpret a wide variety of technical data from OEM manuals to engineering drawings.
Proficient in MS Office.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work alone or within a group.
Able to work extended hours and weekends when required.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree with four (4) years of experience performing aircraft servicing, inspections, troubleshooting and repair of all aircraft systems.
Graduate Degree with two (2) years of experience performing aircraft servicing, inspections, troubleshooting and repair of all aircraft systems.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of eight (8) years of experience performing aircraft servicing, inspections, troubleshooting and repair of all aircraft systems.
Will be required to Maintain flight status requirements.
Must have a valid A&P License.
Must be able to pass FAA Class III flight physical and complete altitude chamber training within the first 3-6 months.
Valid Driver’s License is required.
Must have an active Secret DoD Clearance at the time of hire.

Preferred Additional Skills:

DHC-6, Caravan 208B, CN235 & CN295 experience.
Dehaviland, Textron and Airbus Aircraft / PWC and GE engine experience.

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About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Melbourne, FL
Founded: 1895

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