MRO Operations Coop; Summer​/Fall; Onsite

Position: MRO Operations Coop (Summer/Fall 2026)(Onsite)
** Date Posted:
**** Country:
** United States of America
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* Location:

** HKS
31: US041-Lenexa, KS 15701 W 95th Street , Lenexa, KS, 66219 USA
** 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:
** None/Not Required Our Lenexa repair center services multiple customers and has the largest volume business in our interiors repair network. We service a multitude of aircraft interior equipment including catering items for galleys, oxygen systems, and both interior & exterior aircraft lighting. Our team is a melting pot of talent that has progressed through our organization in various roles as a testament to the type of growth we encourage in our teams.

You will have an opportunity to work with various functions, and understand how they operate, and provide support for their processes.
** Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run May/June
- December (including the Fall semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).*
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* What You Will Do:

*** Developing and implementing operational strategies, analyzing workflows, and identifying areas for improvement and automation.
* Utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational performance and identify areas for improvement.
* Create detailed reports on various aspects of operations to help business leaders make informed decisions.
* Ensuring compliance with legal, safety, and company policies.
* Implementing customer satisfaction strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining high-quality standards.
** What You Will Learn:
*** See lean manufacturing principles in action, and strategies to address process breakdowns.
* A broad understanding of the roles required for an operation, and how they interact with one another.
* Continuous improvement techniques to improve operational efficiency.
* How to monitor daily operations and identify indicators of process breakdowns.
* How to work with a matrix team of leaders to highlight issues, and drive resolution.
** Qualifications You Must Have:
*** Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.
* U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
** Qualifications We Prefer:
*** Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Operations, or related field
* Experience with using Microsoft Office, primarily proficiency in using Excel or Access
** Learn More and Apply Now!
** Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.  Collins Aerospace, a 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 REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
**** This position is eligible for relocation.
** 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. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and…