Aircraft Repair Mechanic
About The Position
Collins Aerospace is seeking an Aircraft Repair Mechanic for its Chula Vista, California location. The mechanic performs rework operations, following approved technical data and routing, to repair flight hardware for return to service. The role is primarily onsite and is part of IAM Local 755. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The work involves disassembling, cleaning, testing, repairing, and assembling FAA-controlled flight hardware; building mechanical assemblies and wire harnesses; mechanically reworking damaged flight hardware; and functionally testing electrical components and sensors. The mechanic coordinates with inspection and engineering teams to resolve shop findings and in-process discrepancies, maintains a clean workstation and good shop practices, and participates in continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires a U.S. Person. No security clearance is required. The posted pay range is $25.13–$53.69. The employer describes benefits that may be available to hired applicants, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, an employee assistance program, the Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays; specific benefits depend on the business unit and collective-bargaining coverage.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and 4 years of relevant experience.
- Previous experience in an FAA- or DCMA-regulated shop environment.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical rework processes using hand and power tools.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical assembly procedures using hand and power tools.
- Strong knowledge of harness assembly procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs), and wiring diagrams.
- Must be a U.S. Person.
Nice To Haves
- Active A&P license.
- Previous experience in an FAA-regulated MRO.
- Experience building wire harness assemblies in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Basic knowledge of an ERP system such as SAP.
Responsibilities
- Perform rework operations in accordance with approved technical data and routing to repair flight hardware for return to service.
- Disassemble, clean, test, repair, and assemble FAA-controlled flight hardware.
- Lay out and build mechanical assemblies, including engine mounts, fire detectors, tubes, ducts, and hoses.
- Lay out and build wire harness and cable assemblies.
- Use pneumatic tools to mechanically rework damaged flight hardware.
- Perform functional testing on electrical components and sensors.
- Coordinate with inspection and engineering teams to address shop findings and in-process discrepancies.
- Follow approved technical data using engineering-provided routing.
- Maintain good shop practices and a clean workstation and environment.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and projects that support the shop floor.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and other factors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
