2nd Shift Inspector - Gate 3 (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is looking for a skilled inspector at their Columbus Engine Center to perform advanced inspection processes. This key role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, A&P License, or relevant military training, requiring U.S. citizenship due to government contracts.

Your responsibilities will include overseeing inspection procedures and mentoring team members in a supportive environment. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and experience with tooling and measurement equipment.

Join us and be part of a leading aerospace and defense company.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts.
• Experience in turbine engine overhaul, inspection and repair preferred.
• Ability to identify and resolve configuration and compatibility issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced inspection processes at Columbus Engine Center.
• Troubleshoot the inspection flow process using problem solving techniques.
• Provide complete and accurate documentation to support engine build.

Skills

Advanced inspection processes

Tooling and measurement equipment

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organizational skills

Education

High school graduate or GED

A&P License, Military Training or Technical Training

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-06-25

Country: United States of America

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

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

What You Will Do

The principle duties of this position are to perform advanced inspection processes at Columbus Engine Center. Mastering the use of a variety of tooling and measurement equipment to accomplish inspection processes will be required. In addition, you will be required to troubleshoot the inspection flow process, using a variety of problem solving techniques. Excellent interpersonal, planning and organizational skills are needed for a team oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Acts in a mentoring capacity; openly shares skills and experiences with others to selflessly grow and develop team members
• Motivate and support others to help team achieve success
• Exhibit and maintain a friendly, professional demeanor while developing positive rapport with team members
• Inspect parts before the clean and NDT processes.
• Bench Inspection of parts after the clean and NDT processes.
• Provide complete and accurate documentation to support engine build.
• Meet production/inspection goals and objectives for the facility Complete and review Technical documentation including Fits and Clearances, Engine Inspection Report (EIR), and SAP.
• Complete and review engine package documentation.
• Enter and reconcile Engine Shop Visit Report (ESVR).
• Demonstrate commitment to the EH&S and continuous improvement programs by following all policies and procedures, completing all required training and supporting all applicable committee activities
• Boroscope
• Records Room

Qualifications You Must Have

• High school graduate or GED
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts
• A&P License, Military Training, Technical Training, or Jet Engine Inspection Experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• A&P License or two years relevant experience preferred.
• Turbine engine overhaul, inspection and repair experience, preferred in one or more of the following disciplines: Disassembly, Inspection, Assembly.
• Ability to identify and resolve configuration and compatibility issues.
• CORE Basics and active CORE activity preferred (internal candidates only)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP
• FAA Safety Sensitive Position

Learn More & Apply Now

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.

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.

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, and 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.

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