F135 Engine Technician (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly pay increases (MERIT)

Yearly bonus

401K company match

Health/Dental/Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an F135 Engine Technician to join the Field Team at Patuxent River, MD. You will collaborate with Field Service Engineers, Engineering, and customers to provide maintenance and support for F135 engines and related systems.

The role involves disassembly/assembly, testing, and flightline activities on the F-35 aircraft. You must pass drug, background, and security checks, and be available for overtime and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in disassembly, inspection, and assembly of aircraft gas turbine engines.
• Knowledge of how to interpret Safety Data Sheets and use PPE.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, repair, assemble, and test Pratt & Whitney F135 engines, modules and related systems.
• Perform F135 flightline maintenance on F-35B/C aircraft.
• Maintain and operate support equipment; follow CORE and EHS procedures.
• Utilize manuals and digital tools; work overtime/holidays as required; travel may be necessary.

Skills

Engine disassembly/inspection/assembly

SDS/PPE familiarity

Working in fast-paced team

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Engine borescope

Test cell operation

MS Office / PDF software

Job description

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

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a F135 Engine Technician to serve as a member of our F135 Field Team supporting the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, MD. The candidate will work in a team environment with Field Service Engineers, Engineering, and our customers to provide world-class maintenance and support.

Job Summary

• Disassembling, inspecting, repairing, assembling, and testing (as required) Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-0100/600 gas turbine engines, modules, associated new technologies, and Rolls Royce LiftFan System.
• F135 engine flightline inspection and maintenance activities on the F-35B/C Lightning II aircraft.
• Routine maintenance of support equipment.
• Find and utilize technical manuals for maintenance.
• Participate in and comply with the requirements of Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) Operating System and Environmental, Health, & Safety programs, training, and activities to meet company objectives/goals in support of the customer.
• Able to work atop maintenance platforms, ascend/descend maintenance stands, lift 25 pounds to a height of 4 feet, and be able to position them self to perform maintenance/inspections underneath engine rails, inside the engine exhaust duct and aircraft inlet.
• Physically able to work with hands positioned overhead.
• Accuracy in work performed is a must.
• Individual must be able to adjust accordingly in a fast-paced team environment with changing/multiple priorities.
• Ability to use computers and have familiarity with Microsoft Office and PDF software.
• Ability to work overtime/holidays, any shift with adequate notice and support periodic travel requirements is necessary.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen and acquire a Secret security clearance.
• Candidate must also pass a background check and any additional security checks by the U.S. government.

The shift hours are 2:00pm to 10:30pm , 2nd Shift.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in the disassembly, inspection, and assembly of aircraft gas turbine engines.
• Knowledge of how to interpret Safety Data Sheets and use of PPE.

We Prefer

• FAA A'P License
• Previous military experience in tear down/buildup of jet engines
• Familiarity with flight line maintenance operations
• Previous certification on engine borescope, engine blade blending, and test cell operation
• Experience in Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen or similar methodologies

What We Offer

• “Performance Based” Yearly Pay Increases (MERIT)
• Yearly Bonus (varies on company performance)
• Company provided clothing, safety work shoe replacement, and prescription safety glasses
• Generous vacation (12 paid Holidays – 2025)
• Personal time off policy (5 paid and 3 unpaid if needed, and 3 paid for Bereavement Leave)
• Shift differential premium of up to 7.5%
• Employee Scholar Program (Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Certifications) with Paid Time Off
• Generous 401K company match (up to certain percent)
• Generous Scope of Benefits and Voluntary Programs – Health/Dental/Vision/HSA or equivalent/Life & Accidental Death Insurance/Doctors on Demand/Disability/Group Legal Plans/Critical Illness/Accident Insurance/Home Insurance/Pet Insurance/Company discounts with brand names
• Referral Bonus Program – periodically offered

What is my role type?
In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines. 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. Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

This position is classified as: Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent) or vocational/ technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. 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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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.