Out of Production (OOP) Project Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted:
2026-05-20
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CA-CHULA VISTA-B107 ~ 850 Lagoon Dr ~ BLDG 107, Mail Zone 1-C
Position Role Type:
Unspecified
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Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Out of Production (OOP) Project Manager at our Aerostructures headquarters in Chula Vista, CA. This position will support aftermarket needs for legacy and out-of-production products. The OOP Project Manager focuses on coordinating and executing aftermarket support activities within a highly cross-functional environment to ensure the sustained success of OOP programs.

This position is for Project Manager to support nacelle product on Out of Production (OOP) platforms in Aftermarket Technical Services (AMTS). Additionally, they will work closely with aftermarket engineering, product support, quality, contracts, supply chain, MRO operations, to resolve in-service issues and maintain long-term product support. The role requires agility, creative problem-solving, and the ability to navigate challenges such as fleet issue containment, obsolescence, and supplier performance.

The ideal candidate brings strong customer support capabilities, practical project execution experience, and the ability to coordinate tasks and deliverables across multiple functional teams without formal program ownership.

This position works in a primarily onsite capacity.


Relocation assistance is available.

What You Will Do:

• Execute and coordinate OOP support activities across spares, MRO, technical support
• Work cross-functionally to resolve in-service technical issues, address obsolescence, and support fleet containment actions
• Track and manage assigned tasks, deliverables, risk items, and issue closure with contributing functions
• Support communication with customers and suppliers regarding OOP technical issues and continuity of supply
• Collaborate with engineering and aftermarket teams to ensure continuity of support for legacy products
• Identify barriers and help drive cross-functional resolution using existing processes and resources
• Works with peers in product support and engineering, along with coordination in a matrix organization across operational functions
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally, when required

Qualifications You Must Have :

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience leading projects (formal/ informal)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong interpersonal, communication (both verbal and written), and emotional intelligence skills into order to work successfully in a cross functional, multi matrix organization > was in must have moved here
• Ability to manage tasks through completion without formal authority over contributors> was in must have moved here
• Ability to create and present senior level presentations both internally and externally
• Possess Nacelle / Engine component knowledge
• Familiarity with SAP / ERP software
• Familiarity with Teamcenter, SharePoint
• Proficient in Excel, Power BI or other data analytical software
• Experience with CRM software: MS Dynamic, Sales Force, or other
• Experience with Continuous Improvement
• Experience with MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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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!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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!


* 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.

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.


As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 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 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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