Site General Manager, Wheel and Brake Service Center (onsite)

RTX; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 329,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Santa Fe Springs, CA seeks a Site General Manager to lead the Southwest Wheel and Brake Service Center. You will oversee ~80 employees (6–8 direct reports) and drive Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul operations with accountability for people, quality, compliance and performance.

This onsite role offers relocation assistance and an opportunity to shape long‑term strategy, cost reductions, and continuous improvement while ensuring FAA and customer requirements are met.

Qualifications

• University degree and 12+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 10+ years.
• Minimum 4 years’ management / supervisory experience.
• Aerospace industry experience and/or overhaul/repair environment experience.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and experience with regulatory bodies.
• Experience leading leaders and building high-performing teams.
• Experience in continuous improvement activities and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership to drive site-wide continuous improvement.
• Monitor product quality and ensure FAA and customer requirements compliance.
• Develop the annual service center budget and manage costs to meet margin targets.
• Maintain delivery, quality and performance objectives to meet on-time delivery.
• Lead long-term operational strategy, cost reduction projects, and digital solutions.
• Ensure succession and talent growth plans across key roles.
• Partner with sales to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Ensure compliance with RTX/Collins policies and EH&S rules.
• Oversee inventory replenishment strategies and continuity of supply.
• Champion a culture of safety, continuous improvement and regulatory adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Management experience

Aerospace industry experience

Regulatory knowledge

Continuous improvement

Inventory management

Education

University degree or advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-12

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-SANTA FE SPRINGS-9920 ~ 9920 Freeman Ave ~ FREEMAN

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.

The Site General Manager will join our Landing Systems division and lead our Southwest Wheel and Brake Service Center located in Santa Fe Springs, CA. In this role, you will lead, direct, and oversee the efficient and effective execution of all Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations and processes. You will perform as an accountable manager (people, quality, compliance, performance) for approximately 80 employees, and a team of 6-8 direct reports including first level leaders.

This role is an onsite position located in Santa Fe Springs; CA. Relocation assistance will be provided.

What You Will Do

• Provide direction and guidance via ‘hands on’ leadership style to team to ensure a sitewide culture of continuous improvement, customer-first, mutual trust and respect, personal accountability; and rooted in the RTX Values and One Collins Culture.
• Monitor product quality and ensure shipping orders comply with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements and or other regulatory agencies as well as customer requirements. Maintains an audit-ready environment.
• Develop the annual service center budget; and manage site spending, labor, and material costs to minimize variances and meet margin plan targets for the site.
• Maintain delivery, quality, and performance objectives and targets to meet/ exceed customer on time delivery and delivered quality expectations.
• Own the execution of long-term operational strategy and direction of the site and service center processes, including cost reduction projects and initiatives, capital investment, and digital solutions.
• Ensure that succession and talent growth plans are in place across all key roles for the site, including staffing to plan for all manufacturing positions.
• Business partner to the sales organization and ensures that the site efficiently, effectively executes its contractual and company funded obligations.
• Ensure the site and all its personnel operate in full compliance with the RTX Code of Ethics, regulatory requirements, and RTX / Collins company policies.
• Analyze inventory levels and coordinate with purchasing on replenishment strategies and continuity of supply.
• Champion an environment of relentless continuous improvement; actively participate in and lead continuous improvement events and projects.
• Ensure workplace is safe and free of significant hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Working Environment & EH&S Responsibilities

• Office and Shop Floor Comply with the EH&S/HSE Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S/HSE rules and requirements
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards
• Attend scheduled EH&S/HSE training program
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S/HSE goals and plans
• Recommend improved EH&S/HSE practices
• Lead and deliver on matters relating to industrial hygiene, safety and environmental matters and ensure safety programs comply with government regulations, standards and policies, as well as company objectives
• Administer existing EH&S/HSE programs and develop new EH&S/HSE procedures
• Audit new procedures and evaluate their implementation by staff and administer reporting procedures
• Identify EH&S/HSE training requirements; ensure information/induction sessions are carried out
• Conduct risk assessment, management in the identification of hazards in the workplace and recommend and drive corrective or preventive measures, including control systems to detect deviation from agreed EH&S/HSE policies
• Assist with EH&S/HSE aspects of plant/process design, modification, including plant layout, equipment and tool specifications, waste disposal and industrial hygiene, protective clothing and the storage of dangerous chemicals and other substances
• Injury Management Coordination with regards to injury and rehabilitation controls
  Lead and participate in continuous improvement activities relating to EH&S/HSE
• Additional duties as required

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
• Minimum 4 years’ management / supervisory experience
• Aerospace industry experience, and/or overhaul and repair environment experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience leading leaders and demonstrated success building high performing teams
• Experience influencing and engaging with all levels of leadership including Executives, and external airline customers
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and experience with regulatory bodies
• Experience in continuous improvement activities, with history of ‘hands on’ leadership style
• Experience in inventory management and control

What We Offer

This role is eligible for relocation.

• 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!

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

• Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 172,900 USD - 328,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by an collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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