Mechanic (Gate 1) - Weekend Shift (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Generous paid time off, including 3 weeks of vacation

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is looking for a Mechanic at our Columbus Engine Center. In this role, you’ll be essential in overhauling, repairing, and assembling advanced jet engines.

The Mechanic will work in a team to ensure engines meet peak performance and safety standards. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, paid time off, and a supportive Employee Assistance Program.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with aviation engine overhaul and repair is preferred.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on turbine engines in accordance with work instructions.
• Use hand tools to assemble and disassemble jet engines.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards during assembly processes.
• Monitor processes to meet safety and quality objectives.

Skills

Aviation engine overhaul and repair experience

Hands-on experience in disassembly, inspection, assembly

Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma

Microsoft Office applications

SAP

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Join Pratt & Whitney at our Columbus Engine Center, where precision meets purpose. As a Mechanic, you’ll play a critical role in the overhaul, repair, and assembly of advanced jet engines that power commercial and military aircraft around the world. Working in a hands‑on, team‑driven environment, you’ll apply your mechanical expertise to ensure engines are restored to peak performance, safety, and reliability.

Weekend Shift: Friday – Sunday 6:30am – 7:00pm

What You Will Do

• Work as a member of a team responsible for turbine engine, engine module, or component maintenance in accordance with published work instructions and approved technical data.
• Utilize common hand tools as well as a wide variety of tooling and fixtures to assemble/disassemble and test a jet engine.
• Ensure all phases of assembly/disassembly as specified by work instructions, comply with required self‑inspection or peer inspection of critical processes ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Monitor and ensure processes meet Safety, Quality and Delivery objectives.

Qualifications You Must Have

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Qualifications We Prefer

• Aviation engine overhaul and repair experience
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License or Powerplant (P) Certificate
• Hands‑on experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Disassembly, Inspection, Assembly, or Turbine Engine Test Operations.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and SAP

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, including 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique circumstances (at supervisor discretion), and 12 paid government holidays annually.

Location

US‑GA‑MIDLAND‑MPC ~ 8801/8987 Macon Rd ~ BLDG MPC

Eligibility

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Safety and Compliance

This position is considered safety sensitive under FAA guidelines. Candidates will undergo drug and alcohol testing as a pre‑employment contingency and ongoing random testing during employment.

Equal Opportunity

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.