2nd Shift Mechanical Repair Technician III - FAA (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Job summary

Prattwhitney is hiring a Repair Technician in Florida. The role involves performing Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) of aviation components in compliance with FAA regulations. You will collaborate with supervisors and cross-functional teams to manage repair and quality issues.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of relevant experience, preferably in an FAA Part 145 environment. Additional benefits include medical insurance and a generous 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of FAA Part 145 MRO environment and aircraft power control systems.
• A&P license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul of aviation components.
• Inspect, rework, repair, scrap, and replace components.
• Participate in continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

Technical sheet comprehension

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Collins Aerospace is hiring a Repair Technician to perform Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) of aviation components in compliance with FAA and company regulations. The role involves coordinating with supervisors, engineering, and cross‑functional teams to identify and resolve repair, overhaul, test, and quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Participate in continuous improvement, environmental, health, and safety initiatives.
• Understand and deliver on individual and departmental performance goals.
• Work closely with supervisors and support personnel to resolve problems.
• Use the operating (SAP) system to enter and retrieve daily activity data.
• Maintain safe work habits and a neat, orderly work area.
• Follow specific instructions and use required equipment to perform work according to FAA and company regulations.
• Interface with customers, including government personnel or auditors, as necessary.
• Inspect, rework, repair, scrap, and replace components, modules, and LRU’s.
• Assemble, disassemble, clean, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair manufactured electronic accessory components, including testing.
• Check clearances, tolerances, and alignment; make replacements and adjustments to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Record data to determine acceptance or rejection of maintenance actions.
• Identify correct parts using part numbers and serialization.
• Verify electrical continuity, insulation resistance, and dielectric properties of electromechanical devices.
• Independently follow through on job assignments, resolving questions and problems.
• Participate in the site’s EH&S, Quality, and HR Employee Engagement initiatives and programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of technical sheets, work instructions, or blueprints.
• Experience in a FAA Part 145 MRO environment, especially with aircraft power control systems.
• Preferably 4–6 years of aerospace industry experience, with exposure to fuel system equipment.
• A&P license preferred.
• U.S. Person status (lawful permanent resident, protected individual, U.S. citizen, or refugee/asylee).

What You Will Learn

• Repair and overhaul methodologies and protocols.
• New technologies and innovation in aerospace systems.
• Leadership, tasking, and delegation skills.
• Advanced troubleshooting techniques.
• Compliance with EH&S protocols and related regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning services.
• Adoption assistance and autism benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan with counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Virtual doctor visits via Doctor on Demand.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc medical experts and second opinion program.

Equal Opportunity and EEO Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. RTX provides affirmative action for individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Additional Information

U.S. Person requirement: The position is open only to U.S. Persons as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). For a complete definition, refer to https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62.

Shift

Second Shift: 3:00pm–11:30pm, Monday to Friday. 90‑day training on the first shift before a permanent move to the second shift.

Health and Safety

The position is safety sensitive per FAA Guidelines. Candidates will undergo drug and alcohol testing per FAA’s 14CFR part120 and 49CFR part40.

Application

To apply, please submit your resume and contact information. If you meet the qualifications and U.S. Person criteria, we encourage you to apply.