AL, USA
29 days ago
DoD SkillBridge Fellowship (onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-10-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HAL02: Aerostructures-Foley 1300 West Fern Ave, Foley, AL, 36535 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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 market. 

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: 

Assemble equipment and products according to engineering specification changesPerform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures.Maintain inventory of product in workstations.Perform quality work checks, identify product defects and record identified defects.Participate in compliance inspection continuous improvement (CI) activities.Maintain a clean and safe work areaDrill holes, install fasteners, rout and trim parts. and apply primers and sealants.Lift and carry up to 40 pounds.Able to work in a standing position up to a minimum of 8 hours per day.Perform other duties as required

What YOU Will Learn: 

You will be trained and mentored on supporting OEM facility.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.

Qualifications You Must Have:

High School Diploma, GED or AA/AS degree OR Other 2-year post high school training OR In absence of a diploma or degree, must have 3 years of relevant manufacturing, assembly, and/or construction / facilities experience.U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62One year of prior work experience in manufacturing, assembly and/or construction / facilities occupations.

Qualifications We Prefer:

One year of prior work experience in manufacturing, assembly and/or construction/facilities occupations.Experience with general hand and/or power tools

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

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!


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 Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us! 

*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.


At Collins Aerospace, 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.

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. 

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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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