Avionics Electrician SkillBridge Fellowship

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Are you searching for a post-military career in the Aerospace and Defense industry?

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 spanet. 

Our SkillBridge Fellowship is designed to introduce you to an exciting career with Collins Aerospace. 

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

What You Will Do: 

• Work under general supervision to service/repair / modify avionics equipment. 

• Performs a variety of duties, including but not limited to servicing, operating, maintaining, & repairing avionics equipment. 

• Conducts technical analysis of products, modifications and enhancements to products in accordance with specific customer requirements and approved documentation. 

• Soldering fine pitch and SMD components. 

• Assesses product needs in accordance with customer specifications.  

• Utilizes a good understanding of electronic theory to effect timely repairs. 

• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems down to component level. 

• Demonstrate organizational and time management skills.  

• Not responsible for sales activities. 

• The candidate is a team member who can support internal customers.

• The candidate will partner with stakeholders and other team members to support and direct others on policy.

• The candidate must have excellent communication skills and work with multiple levels and cross-functional groups.

What YOU Will Learn: 

• The candidate will gain a better understanding of US Government regulations, including FAA 14 CFR Part 145

• The candidate will be paired with a mentor to better understand the role and gain the knowledge and confidence to be successful.

• The candidate will have the opportunity to be involved with projects in different areas of the business.

To be eligible for any SkillBridge Fellowship, you must meet the following requirements:

• Must be eligible to participate in Fellowship per DoD Instruction 1322.29.

• Must be projected to receive an honorable discharge from the military.

• Must have all TAP and transition requirements completed prior to the start date.

• Must receive approval from Unit Commander or O4+ in the chain of command.

• Must be located within a commutable distance or willing/approved to relocate to the job location.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience OR in the absence of a HS diploma, GED or AA/AS degree, 8 years of relevant experience.

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.6

• Electronics maintenance experience or education required.

• Must have prior experience troubleshooting electronic equipment.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Electronics Trade School or Military training equivalent for repairing electronics preferred.

• Prior experience troubleshooting to component level.

• Prior soldering experience in a related environment.

• SAP knowledge is a plus.

• FAA Part 145 knowledge is a plus.

• Knowledge of RF electronics is a plus. 

NOTE: SkillBridge Fellows are not eligible for these benefits but are available upon conversion to full-time.

What We Offer

Benefits

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!

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

*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.

This position is considered safety-sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

At Collins Aerospace, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace every day.

The Collins Aerospace Military Internship Program is an approved SkillBridge provider and is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace and defense business from some of the most respected leaders and engineers in the industry. SkillBridge fellows will not be eligible for any compensation during their fellowship, as they will continue to receive all military pay and benefits.  Upon successful completion of this fellowship, you will be well prepared and encouraged to apply for open positions listed on our careers page. 

SkillBridge

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 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 a 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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