Mechanical Repair Technician II

Date Posted: 2026-08-20 | Location: Opa-Locka, FL (3201 NW 167th St) | Onsite role – U.S. citizenship required.

About the Role

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is seeking a Mechanical Repair Technician III for our rapidly growing Landing Gear facility in Miami, FL. This role performs overhaul, rework, repair, and associated operations on aircraft landing gear components in an onsite, first-shift (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM) environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect landing gear components for damage and record condition/dimensions to determine repair and overhaul requirements per overhaul manuals and customer specifications.
• Assemble fabricated parts, components, or units at floor stations.
• Use calibrated precision measuring tools such as calipers, dial bores, and thread gauges.
• Test and calibrate parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications.
• Use hand tools and power tools to polish and remove corrosion according to product specifications.
• Identify units that fail tests or tolerance levels and perform necessary repairs.
• Perform complete operation checkouts, modifications, disassembly, repairs, reassembly, test calibrations, diagnoses, and correction of problems.
• Follow repair and return processes to ensure high quality and short cycle time.
• Read and interpret blueprint drawings.
• May be required to complete an apprenticeship or training program.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent, e.g., G.E.D.) or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Proficiency in using close-tolerance measurement instruments.
• U.S. citizenship (required for access to program/contract information).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the aerospace industry.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with 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: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health (fertility and family planning).
• Adoption Assistance and Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan (up to 10 free counseling sessions).
• Wellness rewards program (Healthy You Incentives).
• Virtual doctor visits (Doctor on Demand).
• Child and elder care services (Bright Horizons).
• Second opinion program (Teladoc Medical Experts).

This position is considered safety-sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidates will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120 and 49 CFR part 40.