Staff Technician/Flight Test Mechanic (Onsite)

Staff Technician/Flight Test Mechanic

Collins Aerospace, an RTX 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.

Collins Aerospace is looking to fill Staff Technician/Flight Test Mechanic position to support the G400 Flight Test program in Savannah, Georgia. The Staff Technician/ Flight Test Mechanic will primarily perform nacelle structural retrofits, repairs, and rework for hardware at Gulfstream's Savannah facilities.

The position is working onsite at our Savannah, GA facility.

What You Will Do:

• Performs repairs / rework on Collins Aerospace nacelle products (Inlet Cowls, Fan Cowls, Thrust Reversers, Aprons, and Engine Build Up) to support the G400 flight test program.
• Performs assembly operations and processes. Assembles & fabricates sheet metal.
• Reads blueprints, follows written and verbal instructions, and performs basic math calculations.
• Works in a team environment, participates in compliance inspection continuous improvement (CI) activities.
• Uses basic hand tools, drills, power tools, and measuring equipment to complete tasks
• Drills holes, installs fasteners, route, and trims parts, and applies primers and sealants.
• Mixes, applies, and works around sealants, solvents, paints, and chemicals per specification requirements.
• Bends, stoops, squats, sits, twists, and works above head height for various periods of time during the workday.
• Works in various conditions, including on ladders, lifts, and on aircraft using harnesses.
• Wears PPE as provided and required for job tasks.
• Works extended hours, including alternate shifts and weekends, to support the flight test schedule.
• Travels up to 10%.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• 4 or more years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, and/or construction/facilities
• Experience working with hand tools (electrical tools, hand cutters, measuring equipment, light equipment, drill motors and air-powered tools).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Aviation structural experience
• Familiar with Nacelle components and their operation.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, and engineering drawings to assemble equipment.
• Composite repair experience

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!