Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Collins Aerospace
Job overview
The Site General Manager (Onsite) at Collins Aerospace leads the Southwest Wheel and Brake Service Center, overseeing MRO operations and managing about 80 employees to ensure quality, compliance, and performance.
Responsibilities and impact
The manager directs daily MRO operations, ensures FAA and customer compliance, manages budgets and costs, drives operational strategy, maintains safety and quality standards, leads continuous improvement, and oversees talent development and inventory management.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $162,000 to $326,000 with benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, parental leave, wellness programs, relocation assistance, and more.
Experience and skills
Requires a university degree with 12 years relevant experience or advanced degree with 10 years, plus 4 years management experience; aerospace or repair environment experience is essential; preferred qualifications include leadership of leaders, FAA regulation knowledge, and inventory management experience.
Career development
The role offers opportunities to lead a significant site with potential for growth through leadership of a large team and involvement in strategic initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
Work environment and culture
The company culture emphasizes customer-first, mutual trust, respect, personal accountability, and adherence to RTX values and One Collins culture, with a strong focus on safety and compliance in a hybrid office and shop floor environment.
Company information
Collins Aerospace is a leading aerospace company specializing in advanced structures, materials, and additive manufacturing for aircraft systems, committed to innovation and continuous improvement.
Team overview
The candidate will manage a team of approximately 80 employees including 6-8 direct reports who are first-level leaders, fostering a high-performing leadership team.
Job location and travel
The position is onsite at the Southwest Wheel and Brake Service Center in Santa Fe Springs, CA, with relocation assistance provided.
Application process
Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as the application window is about 40 days from posting, with referrals increasing interview chances; specific application instructions are not detailed.
Unique job features
This role is distinguished by its leadership over a critical aerospace MRO site, involvement in FAA-regulated operations, and responsibility for a large team and strategic site management in a major aerospace company.
Company overview
Collins Aerospace is a leading provider of technologically advanced aerospace and defense solutions. They design, manufacture, and service systems and components for commercial, regional, business aviation, and military aircraft, helicopters, and other platforms. The company generates revenue through the sale of avionics, interiors, mechanical systems, mission systems, and power and control systems. Formed in 2018 through the merger of Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems, Collins Aerospace has a rich history of innovation and a strong commitment to enhancing the safety, efficiency, and performance of aerospace and defense operations worldwide.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership and management experience overseeing Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations, emphasizing your ability to lead teams of 80+ employees and manage direct reports effectively.
Emphasize experience with FAA regulations, quality compliance, operational budgeting, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives relevant to aerospace manufacturing and service centers.
Apply through Collins Aerospace's official corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your chances, and consider other job boards where the position is posted to increase visibility.
Connect with current employees in the Landing Systems division or Wheels & Brakes service centers on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company projects, expressing enthusiasm for Collins Aerospace’s commitment to innovation and safety, or asking about culture and leadership expectations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords such as 'FAA compliance,' 'MRO operations,' 'budget management,' 'team leadership,' 'continuous improvement,' and 'aerospace industry experience' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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