Repair Station Senior Technician (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-01-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNC31: US095-Winston-Salem (Fairchild 1455 Fairchild Road , Winston-Salem, NC, 27105 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

As a Senior Technician in our Repair Station, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our repaired products. You'll lead final inspections, write 8130-3 and EASA 145 documents for return to service and dual release, and oversee the entry of completed certification documents into company tracking systems. Additionally, you'll train associates on regulations and procedures, assist with FAA and other audits, and contribute to process improvements. Your expertise will be essential in preparing products and documents for presentation to the shipping team, ensuring we meet customer deadlines and maintain operational excellence.

What You Will Do:

• Final Inspections: Conduct thorough final inspections on completed work to ensure it meets all quality standards before approval for return to service. Write 8130-3 and EASA 145 Return to Service documents on completed and inspected units.
• Training and Development: Ensure hourly associates receive comprehensive training to stay up-to-date with regulations, procedures, and processes.
• Audit Participation: Assist with FAA, airline, AS9100, and other audits, ensuring compliance and readiness.
• Procedure Improvement: Contribute to the creation, implementation, and maintenance of procedures that support product and process improvements.
• Manufacturing Innovation: Research and develop new manufacturing techniques and tooling to enhance throughput, reduce scrap, and improve product quality.
• Process Collaboration: Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams to design and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Guidance and Mentoring: Provide expert guidance and training to hourly associates, fostering skill development and adherence to quality standards.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all work conforms to approved data, quality standards, and specifications.
• Documentation Management: Maintain accurate documentation for all work, adhering to company standards and customer requirements.
• Customer Deadlines: Collaborate with associates to meet customer contractual deadlines and ensure timely turn-around.
• Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as needed to support operational efficiency and excellence.

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• This position requires an HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.  In the absence of a HS diploma, GED or AA/AS degree, 6 years of relevant experience is required. 
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. Collins Aerospace will not offer sponsorship for this position.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Previous FAA Experience, minimum of 18 months experience in an accredited 145 Repair Station.
• Background in Aerospace and/or Aviation.
• Previous Quality Inspection Experience.
• Experience in a Team Lead role.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• 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 illness insurance, 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! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

This position is considered safety-sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines.