SkillBridge Conversion: Avionics Electronics Technician - Night Shift (Onsite)

At RTX Corporation, we recognize the exceptional skills, dedication, and leadership that transitioning military service members bring to the workforce. Our SkillBridge Program offers you a unique opportunity to transition into a rewarding career within the aerospace and defense industry, across our renowned business units: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

The Avionics Electronics Technician will participate in high-level technical work with little or no instruction. Responsible to perform testing, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of various moderate to complex electronic avionics equipment in an FAA-regulated environment and in accordance with Collins Aerospace Workmanship and Quality Standards, including products returned from airlines, dealers, airframes and/or end users for service.

Hours for this role are as follows:

Night Shift: Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 PM-7:00 AM

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Works 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. 

• Demonstrates organizational and time management skills.  

• Not responsible for sales activities. 

• May involve lifting 25+ pounds and standing for multiple hours consecutively without sitting.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:

• Typically requires AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

• Must have prior experience troubleshooting electronics equipment.

• Must have successfully completed an RTX Skillbridge Internship Program.

 QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

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

• Prior experience troubleshooting to component-level.

• Prior soldering experience in related environment.

• SAP knowledge a plus.

• FAA Part 145 knowledge a plus.

• Knowledge of RF electronics a plus. 

ROLE TYPE:

*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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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 and Apply Now!

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. 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.