Mechanical Repair Technician III- 2nd shift (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Opa Locka, FL is seeking a Survey and Repair technician III for the Landing Systems division. The role is 100% onsite and involves overhaul, repair, and testing of aircraft components in standard and non-standard environments to maintain workflow.

Responsibilities include inspecting gear, recording dimensions, assembling parts, and performing complete operation checkouts with a focus on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Person is required by the role.

Responsibilities

• Inspects Landing Gear components for damage.
• Records the condition/dimensions to determine repair/overhaul requirements.
• Assembles fabricated parts, components, or units at floor stations.
• Tests and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and specs.
• Uses hand tools and power tools to assemble units per product specs.
• Identifies units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repairs as necessary.
• Performs complete operation checkouts, repairs, reassembly, and test calibrations.
• Follows repair and return processes to ensure quality and short cycle times.
• Sets up necessary repair and test facilities.
• May be required to complete an apprenticeship or training.

Skills

Inspection

Hand tools

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Overhaul manuals

Testing equipment

Calibration equipment

Job description

Date Posted

2026-09-25

Country

United States of America

Location

US-FL-OPA LOCKA-3201 ~ 3201 NW 167th St ~ NW 167TH

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are a global leader in advanced aerospace and defense solutions, designs and produces high‑quality mechanical systems that support safe, reliable air travel.

Our Landing Systems division is seeking a Survey and Repair technician III for the Opa Locka, Florida facility. This position performs various overhaul, rework, repair, and associated operations on aircraft equipment and components in both standard and non-standard environments to maintain flow of work.

Position is 100% onsite at our Opa Locka (Miami), FL.

Work Shift

Second Shift is 2:45pm- 11:15pm AM Monday – Friday

Overtime as business needs determine

Training will take place for 4-8 weeks on First Shift, 5:45am - 2:15 pm, Monday –Friday

What You Will Do

• Inspects Landing Gear components for damage
• Records the condition / dimensions with the objective to determine repair and overhaul requirements, per overhaul manuals and customer requirements
• Assembles fabricated parts, components or units at floor stations
• Tests and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications
• Uses hand tools and power tools to assemble units according to product specifications
• Identifies units that fail tests or tolerance levels; repairs as necessary
• Responsible for performing complete operation checkouts, modifications, disassembly, repairs, reassembly, test calibrations, diagnoses, and correction of problems
• Follows repair and return processes to ensure high quality and short cycle time of repair and return
• Sets up necessary repair and test facilities
• May be required to complete an apprenticeship or training

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Repairman Certificate
• A & P License

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!