2027 High School Intern

Prattwhitney; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking motivated interns for the Pratt & Whitney Columbus Engine Center team in Columbus, GA. You will work under Engine Center Supervisors on engine disassembly/assembly, cleaning, and inspection-related tasks as part of your career development in aerospace manufacturing.

Enrolled in a high school machining or manufacturing program, you will gain hands-on experience with engine components and safety protocols in a structured onsite environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Columbus Technical School machining program or local area High School Machining or Vocational training.

Responsibilities

• Engine disassembly/assembly: assist in disassembling and assembling engines, engine sections and accessories.
• Clean: assist in cleaning engine parts and components.
• Assist with visual checks to assess minimal part condition for continued use where applicable.
• Understand basic inspection techniques as part of career development path.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and continuous improvement programs by complying with policies and required training.
• Ability to manage tools and tooling to ensure serviceability before and after use and respond to issues.
• FAA Safety Sensitive Position—education: currently enrolled in a high school program.

Education

High School Machining or Manufacturing Program enrollment

Job description

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world.

Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems.

With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney 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.

Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Pratt & Whitney, a recognized leading producer of the world's most powerful engines, is looking for dedicated individuals to support our organization.

Pratt & Whitney, a recognized leading producer of the world's most advanced commercial and military turbine engines, is seeking talented students to join our organization in an internship capacity.

This internship position is within Pratt & Whitney's Columbus Georgia - Columbus Engine Center team. The intern will be mentored by the Engine Center Supervisors and will engage in the duties listed below:

• Engine disassembly/assembly - Assist in mechanic duties to disassemble and assemble engines, engine sections and accessories.
• Clean - Assist in cleaning of engine parts and components.
• Assist with visual checks to assess minimal part condition for continued use where applicable.
• Understand the basic inspection techniques as a part of a career development path.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and continuous improvement programs by complying with all policies and procedures, completing all required training, and supporting all applicable committee activities.
• Ability to manage tools and tooling to ensure serviceability before and after use and process appropriately when issues arise.
• FAA Safety Sensitive Position Education Currently enrolled in High School

Basic Qualifications: Enrolled in the Certified Manufacturing or Machining Program at Columbus Technical School or a local area High School Machining or Vocational training

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: 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. Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible work schedules
• employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• parental leave
• paid time off
• holidays

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role 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. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.