CF 18 Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Mechanical (D)

Job Title: CF 18 Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Mechanical (D)
Job Location: Cold Lake, AB
Job Code: 43976
Job Schedule: Day Shift
Compensation Range: $81,000 - $96,000 annual salary

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

About L3Harris Technologies:
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $21 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries. MAS, a subsidiary of L3Harris, is one of the leading Canadian providers of aircraft engineering, fleet management, and aircraft maintenance to government departments and agencies. Our current projects include the maintenance and modernization of Canadian and Australian F/A-18 Hornets.

Job Description:
As an ACS(ALSE) technician, you will perform first and second line repairs, modifications and inspections IAW approved technical directives. Technicians are expected to support Military personnel by assisting technicians in both pilot gear, seats, and survival kits in second line shops.

Essential Functions:
Perform inspections and maintenance on all aircraft related Safety/Survival equipment;
Document non-conformities according to established procedures;
Draft and complete inspection reports and Work Orders accurately;
Minimum 6 years' experience on aircraft;
Maintain a high standard of workmanship and discipline as detailed in CFTOs;
Conduct scheduled and unscheduled kit inspections and report results to Supervisor;
Act as a team member, providing assistance to other team members as required;
Perform regular inspection and maintenance of support equipment, ensuring serviceability;
Observe and adhere to all safety regulations in the performance of duties,
Maintain Job Site /shop cleanliness, in compliance with safety regulations;
Assist in initiating technical and administrative reports as required;
Forward supply requirements to section supply coordinator in a timely fashion, ensuring stock levels are maintained;

Qualifications: (refer to Career Framework)
Graduated from a TCCA recognized AME Training program focused on “S” Rating; or
Completed RCAF ACS /ALSE / LSS training, preferably with fleet on-type focused training;

Preferred Additional Skills:
Strong experience with seat pack inspections
Strong experience O2 regulators
Strong experience with SKADs
Strong ability to understand and read technical orders;
Very good experience in ejection seat emergency procedures
Very good knowledge of CF-18 ALSE;
Knowledge of Canadian Forces fighter pilot gear;
Be conversant with CFTOs and other technical information pertaining Safety Systems;
Ability to work independently, with minimal direction or as part of a team;
Ability to present ideas/solutions to peers, technical staff, customers and supervisors (e.g., new or improvement processes, procedures);
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and able to adapt to new software systems; and
Proven organizational ability.

Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory):
Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada “Reliability” status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.
Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue, 48,000 employees and customers in more than 100 countries. L3Harris.com

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

This job is for an existing vacancy.