Mechanical Repair Technician III- 2nd shift (Onsite)

About the role

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. Our Landing Systems division is seeking a Survey and Repair Technician III for the Opa Locka, Florida facility. This position performs various overhaul, rework, repair, and associated operations on aircraft equipment and components in both standard and non‑standard environments to maintain workflow. The role is 100% onsite at the Opa Locka (Miami), FL location and is considered safety sensitive per FAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Inspects Landing Gear components for damage
• Records the condition/dimensions to determine repair and overhaul requirements per overhaul manuals and customer requirements
• Assembles fabricated parts, components, or units at floor stations
• Tests and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications
• Uses hand and power tools to assemble units according to product specifications
• Identifies units that fail tests or tolerance levels; repairs as necessary
• Performs complete operation checkouts, modifications, disassembly, repairs, reassembly, test calibrations, diagnoses, and correction of problems
• Follows repair and return processes to ensure high quality and short cycle time
• Sets up necessary repair and test facilities
• May be required to complete an apprenticeship or training

Requirements

• U.S. Person (lawful permanent resident or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3); includes U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents, refugees, or asylees)
• Position is safety sensitive per FAA guidelines; subject to drug and alcohol testing per 14 CFR part 120 and 49 CFR part 40
• No security clearance required

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent, e.g., GED) or vocational/technical education in a related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Repairman Certificate
• A & P License

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, 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

Schedule

Second Shift