Detail Inspector (4th Shift)(Onsite)

RTX; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

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 Corporation is seeking a Detail Inspector to thoroughly inspect engine components after disassembly and uphold quality standards for the next overhaul stage.

This U.S.-based role operates on the 4th shift (Fri-Sun, 5am–5pm) with potential training on alternate shifts for up to six months. Candidates should exhibit strong attention to detail and safety compliance, with preferred experience in gas turbine engine inspection.

Qualifications

• Keen attention to detail required; ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Willingness to work 4th shift (Fri-Sun, 5am–5pm) and adapt to training on other shifts for up to 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections on gas turbine engine parts to verify serviceability and conformance to specifications.
• Use precision measuring instruments and gauges to check concentricity, squareness, parallelism, and angular dimensions.
• Prepare inspection records and determine rework or replacement needs; document deviations from tolerances.
• Plan sequence of operations for rework and select appropriate tooling; report any abnormal conditions to supervisor.
• Comply with RTX EH&S policies and company Code of Ethics; provide guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-22 Country: United States of America Location: US-WV-BRIDGEPORT-1525 ~ 1525 Midway Park Rd ~ MIDWAY BLDG A 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 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 Detail Inspector plays a key role in supporting P&W’s business lines by ensuring engine components are thoroughly examined and inspected after disassembly. This role ensures quality standards are exceeded so that the next phase of overhaul can be completed on the shop floor. The person selected for this position will work on our 4th shift, which is Friday‑Sunday from 5am-5pm. Training may be completed on a different shift for up to 6 months. To excel in this role, you will need to be someone with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritize safety and compliance to ensure P&W standards are met. You must have the ability to adjust and manage priorities, have good time management skills, work independently, and adhere to all EH&S policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of visual and dimensional inspection operations to inspect parts from a variety of gas turbine engines to ensure serviceability and conformance to specifications.
• Work from general instructions and specifications such as drawings, service bulletins, repair requests, overhaul manuals and other technical publications to plan and perform a wide range of inspection operations.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection operations to check parts for dimensional deviations, missing details, mutilation, excessive wear, scoring, pitting, cracks, and other surface irregularities.
• Use a variety of precision measuring instruments and gauges to perform various dimensional checks such as concentricity, squareness, parallelism, and angular dimensions.
• Check parts for conformance to latest standards and for proper identification markings.
• Note deviations from specified tolerances and requirements.
• Inspect, test, and call up repairs of a variety of engine components and be familiar with the repair limits of subassemblies.
• Prepare various inspection records noting condition of parts and determine rework or replacement of parts.
• Report abnormal condition or recurring failure of parts to meet inspection requirements to supervisor.
• Plan sequence of operations for rework and repair and select best suited tooling.
• Operate data entry terminal and printer to input and retrieve information required to perform job duties.
• Supply technical guidance and assist others to overcome technical difficulties.
• Assist in the training of less senior employees.
• Comply with all company work rules, follow safe work practices and procedures established to protect the environment, and report to supervisor all unsafe acts, hazardous conditions, and conditions which impact or have the potential to impact the environment.
• Responsible for reading, understanding, and complying with RTX's Code of Ethics, including the obligation to report actual and suspected violations of the code.

Qualifications

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 2+ years specialized training in maintenance, assembly or test of gas turbine engines or similar aircraft systems.
• Prior experience working on or inspecting Turbofan engines.
• Post High School trades training preferred Knowledge of aircraft engine assembly procedures including fits and tolerances, use of precision measuring instruments and gauges, hand tools, special assembly equipment and the ability to work from complicated drawings and specifications.
• Must possess normal dexterity and able to lift and move heavy items.

Benefits

• 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

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.