Repair Station Senior Technician (Onsite)

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Joining Collins Aerospace isnt just about finding a job; its about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

As a Senior Technician in our Repair Station, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our repaired products. Youll lead final inspections, write 8130-3 and EASA 145 documents for return to service and dual release, and oversee the entry of completed certification documents into company tracking systems. Additionally, youll train associates on regulations and procedures, assist with FAA and other audits, and contribute to process improvements. Your expertise will be essential in preparing products and documents for presentation to the shipping team, ensuring we meet customer deadlines and maintain operational excellence.

What You Will Do:

• Final Inspections: Conduct thorough final inspections on completed work to ensure it meets all quality standards before approval for return to service. Write 8130-3 and EASA 145 Return to Service documents on completed and inspected units.
• Training and Development: Ensure hourly associates receive comprehensive training to stay up-to-date with regulations, procedures, and processes.
• Audit Participation: Assist with FAA, airline, AS9100, and other audits, ensuring compliance and readiness.
• Procedure Improvement: Contribute to the creation, implementation, and maintenance of procedures that support product and process improvements.
• Manufacturing Innovation: Research and develop new manufacturing techniques and tooling to enhance throughput, reduce scrap, and improve product quality.
• Process Collaboration: Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams to design and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Guidance and Mentoring: Provide expert guidance and training to hourly associates, fostering skill development and adherence to quality standards.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all work conforms to approved data, quality standards, and specifications.
• Documentation Management: Maintain accurate documentation for all work, adhering to company standards and customer requirements.
• Customer Deadlines: Collaborate with associates to meet customer contractual deadlines and ensure timely turn-around.
• Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as needed to support operational efficiency and excellence.

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• This position requires an HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.  In the absence of a HS diploma, GED or AA/AS degree, 6 years of relevant experience is required. 
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. Collins Aerospace will not offer sponsorship for this position.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Previous FAA Experience, minimum of 18 months experience in an accredited 145 Repair Station.
• Background in Aerospace and/or Aviation.
• Previous Quality Inspection Experience.
• Experience in a Team Lead role.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.       
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
•  And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global spanet.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 83,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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