L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Lead Aircraft Maintenance

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMelbourne, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience, or a graduate degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; 13 years of prior related experience may substitute for a degree.
A minimum of 7 years of experience with aircraft maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
A current Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Power Plant License.
At least 1 year of experience with Bombardier Global aircraft.
At least 1 year of experience with Collins Fusion (Vision) avionics.

Responsibilities

Accomplish scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, support aircraft launches and recoveries, and perform limited line service duties.
Perform aircraft inspections, troubleshoot and repair aircraft, and ensure conformity with applicable Federal Aviation Administration regulations and manufacturer requirements.
Complete company and regulatory forms, records, and reports accurately and thoroughly.
Collaborate with the entire flight team to maximize the availability of airworthy aircraft and equipment for corporate travel demand.
Assist with maintenance of ground support equipment, fuel farm, and hangar upkeep.
Prepare and service company aircraft before each departure from the home base airport, including passenger support.
Receive aircraft on arrival, assist passengers, and conduct post-flight activities.
Occasionally serve as an in-flight technician or attendant on international trips.
Oversee maintenance and inspections performed at outside facilities.
Attend biannual aircraft-specific maintenance training at an approved facility.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.

Job Title: Lead, Aircraft Maintenance

Job Code: 42360

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 5/8

Job Description:

The AMT is primarily responsible for accomplishing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, supporting aircraft launches and recoveries as well as limited line service duties. This position also entails providing other repair and maintenance support as assigned by the Director of Maintenance.

Essential Functions:

Perform aircraft inspections, troubleshooting, repairs and insuring conformity with applicable FAA regulations and manufacturer requirements.
Ensure accurate and thorough completion of company and regulatory forms, records and reports.
Work collaboratively with entire flight team to ensure maximum availability of airworthy aircraft and equipment to meet corporate travel demand.
Assist in the maintenance of ground support equipment, fuel farm and hangar upkeep.
Assist in the preparation and servicing of company aircraft prior to each departure from the home base airport, including passenger support.
Receiving aircraft on arrival, assisting passengers and conducting post-flights.
On rare occasions, serve as an in-flight technician/attendant on international trips.
Oversee maintenance and inspections performed at outside facilities.
Attend bi-annual aircraft specific maintenance training at an approved facility.
Maintain a clean, organized and safety-focused work environment.
Must live or be willing to locate within 1 hour of Melbourne International Airport (MLB)

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Minimum of 7 years experience with aircraft maintenance, repair and troubleshooting
Hold a current FAA Airframe and Power Plant License
Minimum 1 year experience with Bombardier Global aircraft
Minimum 1 year experience with Collins Fusion (Vision) avionics

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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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