Supervisor, Repair Station (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-KS-LENEXA-885 ~ 15701 W 95Th St ~ KIN01 W 95TH 885

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace has an exciting opportunity available for a day shift FAA Repair Station Supervisor based in Lenexa, KS. This position is for first shift and supervises approximately 35 technicians. The Repair Station Supervisor plays a key role on our Operations Team. In this role, the supervisor is responsible for overall performance. Leading the repair station team to continuously improve performance, safety, quality, schedule, and cost while ensuring talent development of the team. Sets day-to-day activities and assists in managing and monitoring production operations, maintenance, inventory control, scheduling, and personnel. 

This is an onsite role in Lenexa, KS supporting a 6AM-2:30PM Shift.

This role is NOT eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do

• Oversees repair operations (shop floor management, workforce management, and flow disruption management), scheduling and personnel.

• Deliver operational performance against key metrics, including on-time delivery, work-in-process levels, revenue vs. plan, labor utilization, and employee and product safety.

• Monitor individual and departmental performance and take corrective action including discipline, as needed.

• Understanding of the maintenance practices, inspection methods and technical data requirements used to determine airworthiness of articles under FAA Part 145 regulations.

• Ensures all quality related items are complete and documented to meet established quality standards. 

• Lead and implement lean and 5S efforts and projects on designated shift to resolve manufacturing and technical issues that impact repair operations, costs, cycle time, etc. 

• Organize the training needs of the team and manage the versatility for optimal capacity

• Drive repair team performance to meet schedules that allow for superior customer satisfaction and high operational efficiency.

• Assists in cost reduction and process improvement to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness.

• Assists in sequencing of work, such as build and delivery, to optimize productivity.

• Coordinates activities for materials and logistics problem resolution to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations.

• Monitors performance to maximize productivity.

• Provide leadership to ensure Collins Aerospace attracts, develops, and retains the best personnel and foster and motivate the team to fully use their capabilities while achieving company goals.

• Escalate production issues in a timely and effective manner

• Foster a positive work environment through good and clear communication and expectation setting practices.

Collins Galley Inserts is seeking a professional with knowledge and technical expertise in Program Management, who leads small and medium-sized programs within our award-winning Galley Inserts product portfolio. Galley inserts are highly engineered electrical devices used in storage and preparation of food and beverages aboard aircraft. The role leads program management teams, develops program plans / schedules / budgets, assesses risks and identifies opportunities, develops solutions for program problems, and ensures compliance with RTX and Collins program management policies and procedures. This is an onsite role in Lenexa, KS and is eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do

• Leads medium size programs to develop and ensure adherence to program plans, schedules, budgets and identifies and manages risks/opportunities for programs under his/her responsibility, recommending appropriate adjustments and actions as appropriate.

• Accountable for utilizing RTX Lifecycle Program Management policies and procedures to lead the program management team and execute programs on time and within budget from inception through development, completing upon successful transition to product line management and production.

• Establishes cost- and schedule-focused performance targets and directs work to achieve these targets.

• Responsible for meeting program cost targets by monitoring program expenditures and reviewing forecasts for accuracy and analyzing/reporting variances to plan.

• Leads the Program Management Team, supervising the availability and appropriate use of all functional resources allocated to the program to ensure efficient use of resources.

• Consolidates program status inputs and progress reports and develops presentations to regularly brief leadership on program health.

• Identifies and reacts to program problems and supports solutions, such as allocation of resources and changing specifications.

• Coordinates responses to customer action items.

• For customer funded programs, participates in negotiation of contracts and contractual changes, including coordinating preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, operational budgets, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts to ensure legal compliance and to protect the organization’s interests.

• Identifies and participates in CORE events to streamline processes and drive efficiency.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Manufacturing, aerospace and/or repair station experience preferred.

• Prior Supervisory experience preferred.

• Strong planning/organization skills to meet agreed upon volumes, quality and rate.

• Knowledge of inventory practices, production processes, quality control, costs, process improvement, and other lean techniques for maximizing the effectiveness of manufacture.

• Understanding of FAA Part 145 regulations.

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!​

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team? 

Role Type Definition:

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, 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. 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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