GTF 24K Program Fleet Chief (Onsite)

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; 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 Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced Fleet/Program Manager for the PW1500G and PW1900G programs in the US. You will develop fleet strategies to improve safety, reliability, and performance, and work with CBO, engineering, CTS, and Aftermarket to align on messages and fleet plans. Strong leadership and PMP certification are preferred.

The role is onsite in the US with a broad benefits package and a salary range of $157,200 to $298,800 per year, reflecting experience and location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM fields with 12+ years in related roles or a Master’s with 10+ years of experience.
• Proven experience in fleet management, operations or engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute fleet management strategies to meet program targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on fleet retirement planning and inductions.
• Lead in service IPMT and monitor safety metrics and shop visit trends.

Skills

Fleet Management

Supply Chain

Operations

Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Project Management (PMP)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)

Master’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-10 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBG ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBG 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. This position is an excellent opportunity to join the Pratt & Whitney GTF 24K Regional Jet Program Office within Commercial Engines.

What You Will Do:

• Develop, communicate, implement, and execute fleet management strategies to drive PW1500G and PW1900G fleet safety, reliability, and performance to program targets.
• Key metrics include: IFSD rate, UER rate, Dispatch Reliability rate, and Shop Visit rate
• Team with the Customer Business Organization (CBO) to develop airframer and airline customer messaging on the PW1500G and PW1900G programs, including customer conferences and communications as needed.
• Lead in service IPMT while partnering with CTS reporting on critical safety metrics, shop visit & dispatch reliability trends, as well as status of critical fleet management execution activity.
• Support Engineering Change process as a quorum approver, ensuring appropriate Service Bulletin categorization and alignment of industrial, tech data, and material required.
• Collaborate with CBO, Engineering, CTS, Aftermarket, on fleet strategy, removal forecast, and induction planning
• Support Safety Risk Analysis cadence/approvals for the program and related fleet planning
• Leader in this role is expected to: Decipher and make sense of fleet & aftermarket trends looking for areas of improvement.
• Lead cross functional processes and projects aligned with given fleet retrofit priorities.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality of processes and systems to meet organizational and product goals.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 12 years of experience in the areas of Fleet Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering or Industrial Engineering required;
• OR Master’s degree along with 10 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS/MS degree in Engineering or Business
• Strong Business and Engineering acumen
• Project Management or PMP certification
• Program Management or Fleet Management preferred
• History of interfacing with customers and executive leadership
• Ability to influence across teams without direct authority

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. 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.

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.