Aerospace Aircraft Repair Technician (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance -

Retirement program with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Chula Vista, CA is seeking an Aircraft Repair Mechanic for an onsite role. The position involves disassembly, testing, and assembly of FAA controlled flight hardware, wiring harnesses, and mechanical assemblies, with work conducted primarily on site and aligned to IAM Local 755.

The role requires an HS diploma or GED with 4 years of relevant experience and FAA/DCMA regulated shop exposure. Experience reading blueprints and wiring diagrams is essential.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Previous FAA or DCMA regulated shop experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, CMMs and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Disassembly, cleaning, testing, repair, and assembly of FAA controlled flight hardware.
• Layout and build mechanical assemblies such as engine mounts, fire detectors, tubes, ducts, and hoses.
• Layout and build wire harness and cable assemblies.
• Utilize pneumatic tools 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/environment.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives/projects that support the shop floor.

Skills

Mechanical rework

Blueprint reading

CMMs usage

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

SAP

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Chula Vista, CA is seeking an Aircraft Repair Mechanic for an onsite role. The position involves disassembly, testing, and assembly of FAA controlled flight hardware, wiring harnesses, and mechanical assemblies, with work conducted primarily on site and aligned to IAM Local 755.

The role requires an HS diploma or GED with 4 years of relevant experience and FAA/DCMA regulated shop exposure. Experience reading blueprints and wiring diagrams is essential.