Repairman - Weekend Shift (Onsite)
Areas of operation
United StatesJob Description
About the Company RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company, where 185,000 people are united by purpose and inspired to help solve the world's most complex problems. Across three market-leading businesses, world-class operations and sustained investment in research and development, RTX offers capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems, and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Role Overview Join Pratt & Whitney's Columbus Engine Center as a Repairman and play a critical role in the maintenance, repair, assembly and testing of turbine engines and engine components that support commercial and military aviation worldwide. Working in a fast-paced, team-oriented aerospace manufacturing environment, you will perform precision repair operations using specialised tools, fixtures and technical data while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and performance. Shift: Weekend, Friday to Sunday, 6:30 am to 7:00 pm. Work location: Onsite, 8801/8987 Macon Rd, Midland, Georgia. Eligibility: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorised to access information under this programme/contract. No security clearance is required. Key Responsibilities Perform hands-on repair of turbine engine components and accessories, including drilling, fastener removal, blending, insert installation and silicone repairs. Use hand tools, specialised tooling, fixtures and approved technical data to support engine assembly, disassembly, repair and test operations. Interpret and follow work instructions, engineering specifications and quality requirements to ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently. Conduct required self-inspections and peer inspections to verify compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards. Support Safety, Quality and Delivery (SQD) objectives by adhering to established processes, maintaining a clean work area and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production schedules and deliver high-quality products to customers. Requirements High school diploma or GED. Licences & Qualifications Valued: Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Licence or Powerplant (P) Certificate. Experience Valued: experience using precision measuring instruments such as Vernier calipers, micrometers, dial indicators and gauges. Valued: experience performing engine overhaul, repair or maintenance in an aerospace, aviation, military or industrial environment. Valued: familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma. Valued: experience using Microsoft Office applications and SAP. What We Offer Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. 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 Program 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: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique circumstances (at supervisor discretion) and 12 paid public holidays annually. Additional Information FAA safety-sensitive role: Pratt & Whitney Columbus, GA is an FAA-regulated facility, and this position is considered safety sensitive under FAA guidelines. Candidates are 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. Role type: Onsite. Employees in onsite roles work primarily onsite; this includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of the engines. 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 whether the role is designated onsite, hybrid or remote. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and 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 depend on the business unit and on whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may also be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programmes depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments are not guaranteed and depend on individual, business unit and company performance. 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
- Perform hands-on repair of turbine engine components and accessories, including drilling, fastener removal, blending, insert installation and silicone repairs.
- Use hand tools, specialised tooling, fixtures and approved technical data to support engine assembly, disassembly, repair and test operations.
- Interpret and follow work instructions, engineering specifications and quality requirements to ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.
- Conduct required self-inspections and peer inspections to verify compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards.
- Support Safety, Quality and Delivery (SQD) objectives by adhering to established processes, maintaining a clean work area and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production schedules and deliver high-quality products to customers.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valued: Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Licence or Powerplant (P) Certificate.
- Valued: experience using precision measuring instruments such as Vernier calipers, micrometers, dial indicators and gauges.
- Valued: experience performing engine overhaul, repair or maintenance in an aerospace, aviation, military or industrial environment.
- Valued: familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma.
- Valued: 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 Program for personal and professional support.
- Employee Scholar Program with no waiting period.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
- Generous paid time off, granted upfront and pro-rated based on start date: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique circumstances (at supervisor discretion) and 12 paid public holidays annually.