Staff Technician/Flight Test Mechanic (Onsite)

RTX•Savannah, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is hiring a Staff Technician/Flight Test Mechanic to support the G400 Flight Test program in Savannah, Georgia. The role primarily performs structural retrofits, repairs, and rework on nacelle hardware at Gulfstream’s Savannah facilities. It is an onsite position supporting flight-test operations.

Requirements

Typically requires an associate degree or other two-year post-high-school training and a minimum of six years of relevant experience.
At least four years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, and/or construction or 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 or 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

Repair and rework Collins Aerospace nacelle products, including inlet cowls, fan cowls, thrust reversers, aprons, and engine build-up, in support of 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.
Participate in a team environment, compliance inspections, and continuous improvement activities.
Use basic hand tools, drills, power tools, and measuring equipment.
Drill holes, install fasteners, route and trim parts, and apply primers and sealants.
Mix, apply, and work around sealants, solvents, paints, and chemicals according to specifications.
Wear required personal protective equipment.
Work extended hours, alternate shifts, and weekends as needed to support the flight test schedule.
Travel up to 10%.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan repayment program.
Life insurance and 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.
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning benefits.
Adoption assistance.
Autism benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Wellness rewards program.
Virtual doctor visits.
Child and elder care services.
Second-opinion medical service.
Potential eligibility for short- and long-term incentive compensation programs.