Inspector (2nd shift)

Prattwhitney; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, is seeking an Engine Inspector at the Columbus Engine Center. This 2nd shift role serves as the final line of defense to ensure engines meet the highest safety, performance, and reliability standards during overhaul and assembly.

You will inspect components with precision tools, document results, and support a team‑based culture of continuous improvement to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in a mechanical, manufacturing, maintenance, quality, inspection, aviation, military, or other technical environment.
• A&P license or Powerplant certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use tooling and precision measurement equipment to inspect engine components and validate proper configuration.
• Provide complete documentation to support engine assembly and maintenance.
• Meet production and inspection goals for the facility.
• Complete and review technical documentation, including Fits and Clearances, Engine Inspection Reports (EIR), and SAP records.
• Review engine package documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support a team-based environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Precision measuring tools

Issue resolution (configuration & 2)

Lean Six Sigma / CORE OS familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License or Powerplant (P) Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

About the Company

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.

Position: Engine Inspector

Job Summary: At Pratt & Whitney’s Columbus Engine Center quality is mission-critical—and as an Engine Inspector, you are the final line of defense in ensuring every engine meets the highest standards of safety, performance, and reliability. In this role, you’ll perform detailed inspections throughout the engine overhaul and assembly process, verifying that all work complies with technical data, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards. This is a 2nd Shift position: Monday – Thursday 3:30 pm – 2:00 am.

What You Will Do

• Use a variety of tooling and precision measurement equipment to inspect engine components and validate proper configuration.
• Provide complete and accurate documentation to support engine assembly and maintenance.
• Meet production and inspection goals for the facility.
• Complete and review technical documentation, including Fits and Clearances, Engine Inspection Reports (EIR), and SAP records.
• Review engine package documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support a team-based environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications You Must Have

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in a mechanical, manufacturing, maintenance, quality, inspection, aviation, military, or other technical environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License or Powerplant (P) Certificate.
• Experience within engine overhaul, inspection or repair
• Proficiency using precision measuring tools
• Strong ability to identify and resolve configuration and compatibility issues.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma or RTX's CORE Operating System.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and SAP

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability, plus parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
• Employee Scholar Program with no waiting period.
• Generous paid time off, granted upfront and pro-rated based on start date, including 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique circumstances (at supervisor discretion), and 12 paid government holidays annually.
• 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.

Role Type and Work Environment

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 employees, 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.

Safety and Testing Requirements

This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing as a pre-employment contingency and also subject to ongoing random testing as an employee per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40. 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.

Compensation and Application Window

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Company Overview

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.