Mechanical Repair Technician Apprentice (Onsite)

About the role

As a Repair Technician Apprentice, you'll receive paid, hands-on training alongside experienced aerospace technicians while also attending classes at a local college as part of the Collins Aerospace Aircraft Mechanic Apprenticeship Program. You'll earn while you learn, developing the technical knowledge and practical experience needed to become a skilled aircraft repair technician supporting products that keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

What You Will Do

• Demonstrate knowledge of and apply Safety, Quality, and Compliance procedures
• Select and use proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Recognize and describe common workplace hazards including electrical, fire, and machine guarding and identify appropriate control measures
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other technical specifications
• Identify and use current revisions of technical documentation
• Determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
• Conduct incoming visual inspection of unit upon receipt
• Perform leak checks per required technical documentation
• Complete static electrical checks per required technical documentation
• Perform incoming inspection and checks including visual inspection and static electrical checks per required technical documentation
• Conduct disassembly of the unit including all required subassemblies per required technical documentation
• Execute cleaning of the unit and all required subassemblies per required technical documentation
• Inspect the unit and all required subassemblies to determine primary and secondary failure modes (if any) and required component replacements per required technical documentation
• Complete assembly of the unit including all required subassemblies per required technical documentation
• Conduct incoming inspection and checks including visual inspection, static electrical, and Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) checks per required technical documentation
• Perform disassembly of the unit including all required subassemblies per required technical documentation
• Execute cleaning of the unit and all required subassemblies per required technical documentation
• Inspect the unit and all required subassemblies to determine primary and secondary failure modes (if any) and required component replacements per required technical documentation
• Perform assembly of the unit including all required subassemblies per required technical documentation
• Conduct functional testing of the unit includes leak checks, bonding, static electrical checks, and ATP
• Complete final preparation of the unit including documentation review, visual inspection, and touch-up paint
• Perform disassembly of the unit including all required subassemblies per required technical documentation
• Execute cleaning of the unit and all required subassemblies per required technical documentation
• Inspect the unit and all required subassemblies to determine primary and secondary failure modes (if any) and required component replacements per required technical documentation
• Perform assembly of the unit including all required subassemblies per required technical documentation
• Conduct functional testing of the unit include leak checks, bonding, static electrical checks, and ATP
• Complete final preparation of the unit including documentation review, visual inspection, safety wiring, and touch-up paint

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline
• Must enroll at Miami Dade College to complete the Collins Aerospace Aircraft Mechanic Apprenticeship Program

Qualifications We Prefer

• Mechanical aptitude demonstrated through work experience, technical training, military service, hobbies, or personal projects
• Comfortable using common hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, diagrams, manuals, or repair instructions
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Basic computer skills for documenting work and accessing technical information
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a production environment
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning

Benefits

• 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

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