FSR Avionics Technician - ADL 22025

L3Harris
Edinburgh
4 days ago
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About us

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defence technology innovator delivering endtoend solutions that meet customers missioncritical needs. We provide advanced defence and commercial technologies across the air land sea space and cyber domains.

L3Harris Australia (operating as Integrated Mission Systems Australia) has provided advanced technology solutions to the Australian Defence Force and commercial customers for over 25 years. As a government partner of choice L3Harris brings speed innovation and flawless together with our commitment to make the world safer and more secure.

Our values of Integrity Excellence and Respect are at the core of everything we do and inspire our team members around the globe.

About the role

Based out of RAAF Base Edinburgh we are seeking a B2 Technician toconduct maintenance activities of MC55A in accordance with DASR authorisations issued by RAAF. The B2 Technician will deploy in support of 10SQN operations with particular focus on supporting Mission System aspects and related ground systems.

About you

To be successful in this role and to best leverage opportunities that L3Harris will provide some of the skills & qualifications ideal applicants will bring include.

  • Prior experience within the aerospace or Defence industry
  • B2 Military Aircraft Maintenance License or Equivalent Cert 4
  • Willing and able to travel overseas or interstate for periods of time as required
  • Strong communicationskills
  • Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment.
  • You will have the ability to hold and maintain a PV Australian Defence Security Clearance

What we offer

Working at L3Harris offers various benefits including;

  • A dynamic and inclusive working environment
  • Additional L3Harris Leave
  • Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to work life balance
  • Professional development programs supported by the company
  • Salary continuance insurance
  • Novated leasing
  • Retail Reward programs: Discounts across shopping entertainment insurance leisure health & wellbeing
  • Health insurance discounts
  • Purchased leave options

Want to explore further

Contact our Talent Acquisition team by email on for a confidential discussion.

L3Harris respectfully requests no agency submissions at this time.

All applicants must be eligible to obtain and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance.

Eligibility and clearance process information can be found at;

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Key Skills
Aircraft Maintenance,Hand Tools,Military Experience,Surface Mount Technology,Federal Aviation Regulations,Airframe,Maintenance Management,Schematics,Soldering,Troubleshooting,Avionics,Aviation Experience
Employment Type :Full Time
Experience:years
Vacancy:1

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