Mechanic - Gate 1 (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Columbus, GA is seeking a 1st shift clean line mechanic to support FAA-regulated maintenance operations. You will read engineering data, prepare parts, load large baskets, pressure wash, and ensure parts meet quality and safety standards in a high‑stakes aviation environment.

This onsite role offers exposure to jet engine components, comprehensive benefits, and a team oriented toward precision and reliability.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Experience with running mechanical machinery or business cleaning processes.
• Strong reading and comprehension skills with a high attention to detail.
• Experiences with Quality control efforts / projects.
• Familiar with EH&S and ISO Standards.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand aviation tech data (engine manuals, etc.) using various types of software and computer systems.
• Prep and mask parts for various types of cleaning processes.
• Load and run large metals baskets with jet engine parts through various large tanks on the line.
• Pressure wash parts.
• Dry and wet blast parts.
• Rinse and scrub parts as needed.
• Understand and demonstrate Employee Health & Safety compliance in all you do.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-17

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 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: A clean line mechanic cleans aircraft engine parts to meet FAA Standards. A typical day on this aviation clean team involves reading various types of tech data to understand what cleaning is allowed and required to then work/manage the parts through the necessary clean processes. With nearly every part going through this area, this role provides a great introduction all parts that make up a jet engine along with an exposure to unique Quality requirements in an FAA regulated maintenance shop only found at clean.

This is a 1st Shift position: Monday – Thursday 5:30 am – 4:00 pm

What You Will Do:

• Read and understand aviation tech data (engine manuals, ect) using various types of software and computer systems
• Prep and mask parts for various types of cleaning processes
• Load and run large metals baskets with jet engine parts through various large tanks on the line
• Pressure wash parts
• Dry and wet blast parts
• Rinse and scrub parts as needed
• Understand and demonstrate Employee Health & Safety compliance in all you do

Qualifications You Must Have:

• HS Diploma or GED

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with running mechanical machinery or business cleaning processes
• Strong reading and comprehension skills with a high attention to detail
• Experiences with Quality control efforts / projects
• Familiar with EH&S and ISO Standards

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.

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.

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 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.

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.