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Employees

Since the 1930s, the Collins name has stood for innovation, quality and reliability. Whether you are a new, career, or retired employee, your story is part of the Collins story.

Building a Culture of Innovation

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An Enduring Legacy

For almost a century, the Collins name has been held in high regard and respect in the aerospace industry. The AACLA invites you to explore on this website the many stories of the visionary genius of Arthur A. Collins and his skilled engineers, and discover how your contribution continues the Collins legacy. The AACLA also invites you to join this non-profit organization to preserve and share the technology stories that are uniquely Collins.

Did You Know?

Explore

Select a topic to discover or search our digital archive.

Explore Amateur Radio

Revolutionary high frequency, short wave radio for long range communication.

Explore Avionics

At the forefront of commercial and military avionics.

Explore Space

Connecting the first American space explorers to Earth.

Explore Military Mission Systems

Quality, reliable radios and systems for air, land, and sea.

Visit the Museum

Visit Museum

Museum tours

Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.–1p.m., except on company holidays.

To Schedule a Tour

Contact AACLA Secretary Becky Woodword at tours@collinsstory.org and include the date, time and the number of people in your group. Tours last approximately 1 hour. Non-employee guests must be registered in the Collins Aerospace SAFE system.

Museum Location

Building 120 on the Cedar Rapids campus. Enter via the south door. Have a photo ID with you when you arrive for the tour.

Volunteer Opportunities

The AACLA needs YOU! A wide variety of projects await special volunteers who would like to be a part of preserving The Collins Story history.

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Speakers

Looking for a speaker for a Lunch & Learn or a professional development meeting? Contact us.

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Trivia

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Collins Trivia Game

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In what year was Arthur A. Collins born?

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How old was Arthur when he earned his Amateur Radio License?

3 / 10

Was the AN/ART-13 named for Arthur?

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Arthur had a twin sister named Elizabeth.

5 / 10

Arthur graduated from which Cedar Rapids High School?

6 / 10

In 1925, Arthur helped provide radio communication with Capt. Donald MacMillan's expedition to ______ .

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In what YEAR and STATE was the Collins Radio Co. incorporated?

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What brand was Arthur's first airplane?

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Which was Arthur's Collegiate Alma mater?

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Arthur, and his Company, defeated RCA's lawsuit involving their electron tube patent usage with help from _____ .

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