Staff Technician/Flight Test Mechanic (Onsite)

RTX•Savannah, GA

5d•$53,100 - $100,900•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is hiring a Staff Technician/Flight Test Mechanic to support the G400 Flight Test program at its Savannah, Georgia facility. The role primarily involves nacelle structural retrofits, repairs, and rework for hardware at Gulfstream’s Savannah facilities. The position is onsite and may require travel up to 10%. The mechanic performs repairs and rework on Collins Aerospace nacelle products, including inlet cowls, fan cowls, thrust reversers, aprons, and engine build-up components. Work includes assembly and fabrication of sheet metal, drilling and installing fasteners, routing and trimming parts, and applying primers and sealants. The position requires following blueprints and written or verbal instructions, performing basic math, using hand and power tools and measuring equipment, and working with sealants, solvents, paints, and other chemicals according to specifications. The mechanic collaborates with a team and participates in compliance inspection and continuous improvement activities. The work may involve extended hours, alternate shifts, weekends, ladders, lifts, aircraft work with harnesses, and wearing required PPE.

Requirements

Typically requires an AA/AS degree or other two-year post-high-school training and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
At least 4 years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, and/or construction/facilities.
Experience using hand tools, including electrical tools, hand cutters, measuring equipment, light equipment, drill motors, and air-powered tools.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform repairs and rework on nacelle products, including inlet cowls, fan cowls, thrust reversers, aprons, and engine build-up components, to support the G400 flight test program.
Perform assembly operations and processes; assemble and fabricate sheet metal.
Read blueprints, follow written and verbal instructions, and perform basic math calculations.
Work in a team environment and participate in compliance inspection and continuous improvement activities.
Use hand tools, drills, power tools, and measuring equipment to complete tasks.
Drill holes, install fasteners, route and trim parts, and apply primers and sealants.
Mix, apply, and work around sealants, solvents, paints, and chemicals in accordance with specifications.
Work in varied positions and conditions, including on ladders, lifts, and aircraft using harnesses; wear required PPE.
Work extended hours, including alternate shifts and weekends, to support the flight test schedule.
Travel up to 10%.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Fertility and family planning benefits
Adoption assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
Virtual doctor visits
Child and elder care services
Second opinion medical expert program
Flexible spending accounts
Paid time off and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and other factors