Supervisor, Bond Shop MRO

Date Posted:

2026-01-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AL-FOLEY-111 ~ 111 Airport Dr ~ MRO BLDG

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

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

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. 

We are looking for a Bond Shop Team Leader to oversee day-to-day operations for our Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) business serving global aviation customers. You will be responsible for support, development and guidance of the Bond team as well as ensuring the team meets operational goals and maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.

Candidate should be a self-starter with high bias for action, proficient with continuous improvement tools and initiatives with experience leading events/projects. Candidate should also be adept at working with cross-functional teams, can effectively communicate and work with internal and external partners and customers.

LOCATION: Onsite - Foley, AL

SHIFT: Monday - Thursday (from 5:15AM – 2:15PM) and Friday (from 5:15AM – 11:15AM)

What You Will Do:

• Lead a team of composite repair mechanics to ensure quality of work performed, compliance with procedures and drive performance to team and organizational targets while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental practices. Is aware of and looks for potential safety hazards. Takes needed action if issues arise.
• Assists in cost reduction and process improvement to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure scheduled ship date accuracy.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and guidance on development opportunities.
• Responsible for team compliance, including attendance, training records, safety.
• Manage area overtime and direct versus indirect time.
• Manage team vacation schedule while supporting customer needs.
• Ensure compliance with all site and job specific training requirements and performance review process.
• Maintain an area skills matrix to ensure adequate resources and back up is available.
• Understand customer needs and issues to ensure that our customers receive excellent service.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience in production manufacturing environment.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience overseeing production, operations such as shop floor, workforce, and flow distribution management functions.
• Ability to supervise work across multiple manufacturing functions.
• Experience setting daily operational objectives for a team.
• Experience with communicating and presenting precise information to internal/external customers and leadership.
• Familiarity with aircraft specifications as applied to in-process and final inspections.
• Familiarity with composite repair process including wet lay-ups, Pre-impregnated layups and bagging depending on the application.
• Familiarity with composite repair equipment such as ovens, hot bonders and autoclaves.
• SAP or other ERP Experience
• Experience negotiating, troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Experience working under pressure and within time constraints.
• Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, and other PPE as needed.
• Experience using Microsoft office suites; Excel, PowerPoint, Word

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! 

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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!  

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.  

Please view the link below to learn more about our Aerostructures Solutions:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeeDOWVlJ7Y

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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