2nd Shift Mechanic (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking skilled individuals for an onsite role in Columbus, Georgia focusing on turbine engine maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a HS Diploma or GED and relevant aviation mechanic experience.

Responsibilities include working with components in accordance with technical specifications and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation mechanic role or appropriate technical training (ASE certification or military equivalent).
• Basic understanding of Disassembly, Assembly, Test.
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Work on turbine engine maintenance according to work instructions.
• Utilize hand tools to assemble/disassemble and test jet engines.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards during assembly/disassembly.

Skills

Aviation mechanic experience

Basic understanding of DAT

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

HS Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Common hand tools

Wide variety of tooling and fixtures

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-06-30

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 certain necessary systems.

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.

Shift: Monday – Thursday 3:30 pm – 2 am

What You Will Do:

• 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.
• Utilize common hand tools as well as a wide variety of tooling and fixtures to assemble/disassemble and test a jet engine.
• Ensure all phases of assembly/disassembly as specified by work instructions, comply with required self-inspection or peer inspection of critical processes ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Monitor and ensure processes meet Safety, Quality and Delivery objectives.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1+ years’ experience in aviation mechanic role or appropriate technical training (ASE certification or military equivalent)
• Basic understanding of DAT – Disassembly, Assembly, Test.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Value:

• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License OR Powerplant (P)
• Basic understanding of Raytheon’s CORE Operating System
• Engine overhaul and repair experience, GTF and/or F117, PW2000, in one or more of the following disciplines: Disassembly, Inspection, Assembly, Turbine Engine Test Operations
• Proficiency in MS Office

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!)
• Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government holidays throughout the year.

Additional information regarding role types and responsibilities is part of the recruiting process. Candidates will be subject to drug and alcohol testing as a pre-employment contingency and ongoing random testing as per FAA regulations.

In accordance with federal equal opportunity laws, 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.

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