F117 Mechanic - Military Center of Excellence (1st Shift)

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 Join Pratt & Whitney at the Columbus Engine Center. As a Mechanic you will play a critical role in the overhaul, repair and assembly of advanced jet engines that power commercial and military aircraft around the world. Working in a hands-on, team-driven environment, you will apply your mechanical expertise to ensure engines are restored to peak performance, safety and reliability. This is a 1st shift position: Monday to Thursday, 5:30am to 4:00pm. Key Responsibilities Work as a member of a team responsible for turbine engine, engine module or component maintenance in accordance with published work instructions and approved technical data Use common hand tools and a wide variety of tooling and fixtures to assemble, disassemble and test jet engines Ensure all phases of assembly and disassembly specified by work instructions comply with required self-inspection or peer inspection of critical processes, adhering to quality standards Monitor and ensure processes meet safety, quality and delivery objectives Requirements High school diploma or GED equivalent 1+ years' experience in a mechanic role, or appropriate technical training U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorised to access information under this programme or contract. No security clearance is required. Preferred Qualifications Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) licence or Powerplant (P) certificate, or two years of aviation, aerospace or other previous mechanical experience Aviation engine overhaul and repair experience Hands-on experience in one or more of the following disciplines: disassembly, inspection, assembly or turbine engine test operations Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma Experience using Microsoft Office applications and SAP What We Offer Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance cover Short-term and long-term disability, plus parental leave 401(k) plan with company match Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care Employee assistance programme for personal and professional support Employee Scholar Program with no waiting period Generous paid time off, granted upfront and pro-rated based on start date, including three weeks of vacation, five personal sick days, three unpaid days for unique circumstances at supervisor discretion and 12 paid government holidays a year 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 employees. Commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility. Pratt & Whitney Columbus, Georgia 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 as a pre-employment contingency and to ongoing random testing as an employee under FAA regulation 14 CFR Part 120 and 49 CFR Part 40. 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

• Work as a member of a team responsible for turbine engine, engine module or component maintenance in accordance with published work instructions and approved technical data
• Use common hand tools and a wide variety of tooling and fixtures to assemble, disassemble and test jet engines
• Ensure all phases of assembly and disassembly specified by work instructions comply with required self-inspection or peer inspection of critical processes, adhering to quality standards
• Monitor and ensure processes meet safety, quality and delivery objectives
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 1+ years' experience in a mechanic role, or appropriate technical training
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorised to access information under this programme or contract. No security clearance is required.
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) licence or Powerplant (P) certificate, or two years of aviation, aerospace or other previous mechanical experience
• Aviation engine overhaul and repair experience
• Hands-on experience in one or more of the following disciplines: disassembly, inspection, assembly or turbine engine test operations
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and SAP
• Short-term and long-term disability, plus parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Employee assistance programme for personal and professional support
• Employee Scholar Program with no waiting period
• 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

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance cover
• Generous paid time off, granted upfront and pro-rated based on start date, including three weeks of vacation, five personal sick days, three unpaid days for unique circumstances at supervisor discretion and 12 paid government holidays a year