Aircraft Repair Mechanic
Date Posted:
Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
HCA21: Aerostructures - Chula Vista 850 Lagoon Blvd Chula Vista CA 91910 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens U.S. nationals U.S. permanent residents or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of U.S. Person go here. Clearance: None/Not RequiredCollins Aerospace is looking for a Aircraft Repair Mechanic to work to support Aftermarket the nacelle components. You will be working for the Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO) group.
*This position is based on-site at our Chula Vista CA facility and will be part of the IAM Local 755 Union.
What you will do :
- Follow the sequence of operations in written form by determining the methodology and procedures for manufacturing research development and mock-up projects temporary and permanent metallic (hard) form tools
- Perform layout and development of templates developmental and experimental devices and mechanisms and complete mock-ups
- Use overhead crane to perform duties as required
- Resolve fit fair and attachment discrepancies of production and prototype hardware using portable power tools and machinery.
- Locate route assemble install and functionally check aircraft power package components and related structural components.
- Perform functional and continuity checks.
- Incorporates engineering changes or out-of-station items in assemblies and/or installations.
- Maintain good shop practices.
- Support improvement processes necessary to meet company and customer requirements.
- Employees working on FAA repair station parts will be in a drug pool.
- Preforms other duties as assigned
Qualifications you must have:
- AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR HS diploma GED and 6 years of relevant experience is required.
- Experience reading and interpreting Service Bulletin (SB) Components Maintenance Manual (CMM) Airworthiness Directive (AD) and blueprint/specifications.
- Experience working on safety sensitive parts
Qualifications we prefer:
- A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) certification
- Forklift experience and/or certified
- Crane certified
- Torque and seal certification
- Experience with EBU & Harness repairs
- Experience in Lean manufacturing
What We Offer
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- 2 weeks (10 days) 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 insurancecritical illnessinsurance group legal ID theft protection
- 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
Collins Aerospace a Raytheon Technologies 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 market.
Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft help aircraft take off and land stay trim in the air move forward carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight stronger and more technically advanced so that plane travel can be safer more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.
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.
Regardless of your role type collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAAs regulation 14 CFR part 120 as well as 49 CFR part 40
The pay range for this role is $$22.25 - $49.49 ; however RTX considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills.
At Collins the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. 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 thats redefining aerospace every day.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.
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 companys 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.
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