Inspector - CX / LX Gate 3 (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Life insurance

Scholar program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney's Columbus Engine Center seeks an Engine Inspector to ensure engines meet safety, performance, and reliability standards during overhaul and assembly. You will verify work against technical data, regulations, and internal quality standards.

The role includes acting as the Alternate Working Lead to maintain production flow and cross-shift continuity. The position is 1st shift, Monday-Thursday, 5:30 am - 4:00 pm, onsite in Columbus, GA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A&P License or Powerplant Certificate required.
• Completion of OJT for the current cell with mastery of inspection tasks.
• Minimum of 3 years of aviation/mechanical/maintenance/overhaul/quality experience.
• Current on required training with satisfactory performance.
• Must have Inspection Stamp.

Responsibilities

• Inspect engine components using precision tools to verify proper configuration.
• Provide complete and accurate documentation for engine assembly and maintenance.
• Meet production and inspection goals for the facility.
• Review technical documents including EIRs and SAP records for accuracy.
• Ensure engine package documentation accuracy and compliance.
• Support a team-focused culture with continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation accuracy

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

A&P License or Powerplant Certificate

OJT completion

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-14

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.

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.

In addition to these inspection duties, the Inspector will act as the Alternate Working Lead, supporting production coordination, communication, and shift‑to‑shift continuity to maintain flow and quality in Gate 3 operations.

1st Shift: Monday-Thursday, 5:30 am - 4:00 pm

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
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License or Powerplant (P) Certificate
• Completion of OJT for the current cell with demonstrated mastery of all relevant inspection tasks and objectives
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in aviation, mechanical, maintenance, overhaul, assembly, quality, or similar technical environments
• Current on all required training with a satisfactory performance review
• Obtained Inspection Stamp

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with engine overhaul, assembly, inspection, or repair within a regulated aviation or military environment
• Proficiency using precision measuring tools and inspection equipment
• Strong ability to identify and resolve configuration or compatibility issues during assembly and inspection
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as ACE, CORE, Lean, or Six Sigma
• Experience working in SAP and Microsoft Office applications

What We Offer:

• 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.

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 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.

Pratt & Whitney Columbus, GA is a FAA regulated facility and as such under the U.S. Departments of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). 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