2027 High School Intern

RTX (Raytheon); Macon (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is offering an internship opportunity at the Columbus Engine Center in Macon, GA, focused on aircraft engine disassembly/assembly, cleaning, and inspection tasks. Participants will work onsite and gain hands-on experience under safety standards.

Currently enrolled in a high school or machining program, with vocational training, you will support tooling management and routine maintenance while learning core manufacturing processes in a leading aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Certified Manufacturing or Machining Program at Columbus Technical School or local high school.
• Machining or Vocational training.

Responsibilities

• Engine disassembly/assembly tasks including engine sections and accessories.
• Assist in cleaning engine parts and components.
• Perform basic visual inspections to assess part condition.
• Support safety and continuous improvement programs through training and compliance.
• Manage tools to ensure serviceability before and after use.

Education

High School enrollment

Machining program

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.

Intern Duties

• 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

Role Type Classification

• 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.

Location: US-GA-MIDLAND-MPC ~ 8801/8987 Macon Rd ~ BLDG MPC

Country: United States of America

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required