A&P Technician

Job Description

About the Company At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defence company, 185,000 people work on some of the world's most complex problems. With three market-leading businesses, world-class operations and investment in research and development, RTX offers capabilities and opportunity that no one else can. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionising modern flight for over 100 years. Role Overview Pratt & Whitney is hiring an A&P Technician in South Burlington, Vermont, with a USD 5,000 sign-on bonus . The role suits a mechanic with a passion for aviation who enjoys company-paid travel and the chance to see other parts of the country. The position works 2nd shift, Sunday to Wednesday from 3:30pm to 1:30am; training is conducted on 1st shift for up to 6 months before transitioning to 2nd shift. Pratt & Whitney in Burlington, Vermont is an FAA-regulated facility under the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration. This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA guidelines, and the candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulation 14 CFR Part 120 and 49 CFR Part 40. Key Responsibilities Service, operate, maintain, repair and remove equipment, among a variety of other duties Conduct technical analysis of product implementations, modifications and enhancements in accordance with specific customer specifications Manage technical products, services logistics and provisioning, quantity surveying and configurations for assigned customers Troubleshoot technical problems and issues, recommending actions to company or customer representatives while assessing product needs in line with customer specifications Travel up to 25% What You Will Learn How to serve as the local on-site RTX representative to the customer's organisation, managing statements of work to meet customer and contract requirements Licences & Qualifications Active A&P licence High school diploma, or an AA/AS degree or other two-year post-high-school training with a minimum of 4 years of experience working as an A&P Technician This job requires a U.S. Person, as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). No security clearance is required. Preferred Qualifications Degree in aviation maintenance management Heavy hangar, FBO or field experience covering rigging, removal and installation, MRPs and aircraft interface Shop or bench refurbishment experience Experience with inspection of engine parts refurbishment, troubleshooting, repairs and return to service of engines, modules and components Airframe experience with Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) powered aircraft Customer service experience What We Offer Salary range of USD 43,400 - 82,600, a good-faith estimate representative of all experience levels; RTX considers the role, function and responsibilities, work experience, location, education or training and key skills when extending an offer USD 5,000 sign-on bonus Company-paid travel Eligibility for benefits including medical, dental and vision cover, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, an employee assistance programme, the Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and on whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Possible eligibility for annual short-term and long-term incentive compensation programmes, depending on the level of the position and any collective-bargaining agreement. Payments are not guaranteed and depend on individual, business unit and company performance. Additional Information This is an onsite role. Employees in onsite roles work primarily onsite, including all production and maintenance workers. Commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility. As part of RTX's commitment to a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend selected steps of the interview process in person at one of the company's office locations, regardless of the role's designation. This 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, although candidate flow and business necessity may shorten or extend it.

Requirements

• Service, operate, maintain, repair and remove equipment, among a variety of other duties
• Conduct technical analysis of product implementations, modifications and enhancements in accordance with specific customer specifications
• Manage technical products, services logistics and provisioning, quantity surveying and configurations for assigned customers
• Troubleshoot technical problems and issues, recommending actions to company or customer representatives while assessing product needs in line with customer specifications
• Travel up to 25%
• How to serve as the local on-site RTX representative to the customer's organisation, managing statements of work to meet customer and contract requirements
• Active A&P licence
• High school diploma, or an AA/AS degree or other two-year post-high-school training with a minimum of 4 years of experience working as an A&P Technician
• This job requires a U.S. Person, as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). No security clearance is required.
• Degree in aviation maintenance management
• Heavy hangar, FBO or field experience covering rigging, removal and installation, MRPs and aircraft interface
• Shop or bench refurbishment experience
• Experience with inspection of engine parts refurbishment, troubleshooting, repairs and return to service of engines, modules and components
• Airframe experience with Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) powered aircraft
• Customer service experience
• Company-paid travel
• Possible eligibility for annual short-term and long-term incentive compensation programmes, depending on the level of the position and any collective-bargaining agreement. Payments are not guaranteed and depend on individual, business unit and company performance.

Benefits

• Salary range of USD 43,400 - 82,600, a good-faith estimate representative of all experience levels; RTX considers the role, function and responsibilities, work experience, location, education or training and key skills when extending an offer
• USD 5,000 sign-on bonus
• Eligibility for benefits including medical, dental and vision cover, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, an employee assistance programme, the Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and on whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.