Geared Turbo Fan (GTF) Powerplant Engineer 1st Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

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

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, is seeking a Powerplant Engineer to support operations, materials, finance and customer service teams on engineering matters related to GTF engines. You will manage engine workscope, including assembly, disassembly and repair, and serve as the primary technical interface with customers on shop visits.

The role requires a engineering degree with years of aerospace experience, and involves onsite work at Midland, GA with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 8 years of relevant aerospace experience.
• Or an advanced degree with 5 years of aerospace experience.

Responsibilities

• Author/load engine repair scopes into SAP and manage shop visits.
• Provide technical responses to customers and engineers for GTF repairs.
• Lead or support process improvement and training related to engine maintenance.
• Ensure gate requirements and EMP/CEMP alignment for shop visits.

Skills

Tech data interpretation

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-24 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.

The Powerplant Engineer provides Engineering support to the Operations, Material, Finance and Customer Service teams to ensure technical questions are addressed. In this position you will be working closely with Pratt & Whitney engineering teams onsite and other locations around the country. As a Powerplant Engineer you will be responsible for managing engine workscope, this includes level of assembly/disassembly/repair of GTF commercial engines. In addition, you will be the primary Engineering interface to the End-User/Customer and work closely with the Customer Service Managers to ensure all technical issues are resolved during a shop visit. Primary task included, authoring aircraft engine repair work scopes and performing a technical advisory role in the disassembly, repair, assembly, and testing of the GTF product line. Also lead or support process improvement projects.

What You Will Do:

• Receive and understand the Special Maintenance Instructions (SMI) document for each shop visit assigned.
• Author/load aircraft engine repair work scopes into SAP.
• Provide timely responses to Customer and Engineering technical Questions (IPFs).
• Work with Process/Production Engineers in executing workscopes and work instructions for engine repairs.
• (Service Bulletins, ADs, performance restoration and modification requirements)
• Do appropriate research, supporting and advising other functional areas regarding technical issues related to quality, operations processes, materials and customer support.
• Seek opportunities to reduce costs and increase quality and efficiency using new materials, processes or technology.
• Assist with implementation of new materials, processes, tools or technology.
• Assist in training mechanics, inspectors and others related to various technical issues.
• Demonstrate commitment to the EH&S and continuous improvement programs by complying with all policies and procedures, completing all required training, and supporting all applicable committee activities.
• Participate in failure investigations and Problem resolution boards.
• Be a source of in-depth technical knowledge on the repair and test of the GTF engine.
• Manage the Shop Visit to ensure all Gate requirements are met in accordance with the Operations Network cadence.
• Ensure each shop visit workscope is generated in accordance with applicable Engine Maintenance Plan (EMP) / Customized Engine Maintenance Plan (CEMP) documents.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 8 years prior relevant experience as listed below;
• Or An Advanced Degree in a related field 5 years of experience which includes aerospace industry experience
• Experience reading and/or interpreting tech data/engine manuals

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior FAR145 shop experience
• GTF product knowledge
• Knowledge of leadership operating model (LOM) tools
• Experience with managing projects or leading a team.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

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
• 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

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.

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. 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.