Maintenance Repair Tech

Date Posted:

2025-10-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HKS03: Wheel & Brake Svc - Wichita 7016 Pueblo Street, Wichita, KS, 67209 USA

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:

None/Not Required

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

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

We are looking for a Mechanical Repair Technician to join our team in Wichita, KS. This position is responsible for performing technical, mechanical, and inspection functions pertaining to the aircraft component overhaul process.

Work Shift: Monday - Friday (7:00 am - 3:30 pm) and overtime as needed

What You Will Do

• Conduct receiving inspection of in-coming assemblies/components in accordance with established procedures and technical data.

• Perform disassembly, wash, blast, paint, build-up, pressure test, receiving inspection and final inspection and assembly of aircraft components according to customer's specifications, airworthiness directives, applicable manufacturers' CMM guidelines and operating procedures.

• Manual handling and maneuvering (rolling, lifting) of aircraft brakes.

• Maintain proper segregation and identification of components in progress.

• Maintain current knowledge of and complying with customer/Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/Joint Aviation Administration (JAA) technical data as applicable to the work assigned.

• Perform painting functions including mixing of primer/paint as well as the application of primer/paint.

• Perform general shop and equipment maintenance; practices the principles of the Five S's by creating and maintaining a neat, orderly work area.

• Identify ways to remove non-value-added steps from all processes and strives to produce products in the least-waste-way.

• Consistently demonstrates a commitment to continuous process improvement and practices.

• Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

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

• Works in a repair and overhaul shop environment.

• Requires continuous standing, walking and occasional lifting of items weighing up to 35lbs.

• The employee will be exposed to hazardous waste and will comply with all Regulatory, State, Local and Corporate requirements for handling hazardous waste.

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience performing mechanical repairs, assembly or other technical capacities within industries such as automotive, manufacturing, construction, etc.

• Ability to interpret and follow component maintenance manuals and all other applicable technical documents

• Experience operating hand tools, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and test equipment

• Experience using measuring tools such as:  micrometers, calipers, height gage, hydraulic gages, etc.

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 illness insurance, group le