Mechanic (Gate 1) - Weekend Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Generous paid time off including vacation and sick days

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Mechanic at our Columbus Engine Center in Midland, Texas. In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for the overhaul, repair, and assembly of advanced jet engines, playing a critical role in ensuring their peak performance and safety.

This position offers a weekend shift (Friday – Sunday) and requires adherence to safety standards and FAA regulations, including drug testing. Preferred qualifications include aviation engine experience and A&P certifications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Aviation engine overhaul and repair experience preferred.
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License or Powerplant (P) Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team responsible for turbine engine maintenance.
• Utilize common hand tools and tooling to assemble/disassemble a jet engine.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and safety objectives.

Skills

Aviation engine overhaul and repair experience

Disassembly, Inspection, Assembly, or Turbine Engine Test Operations

Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma

Using Microsoft Office applications

Using SAP

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

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

Tools

Hand tools

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.

This is a Weekend Shift position: 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 and comply with required self‑inspection or peer inspection of critical processes to ensure adherence to quality standards. Monitor and ensure processes meet Safety, Quality and Delivery objectives.

Role Type

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.

Safety Sensitive Position

This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines and requires drug and alcohol testing as a pre‑employment contingency and ongoing random testing per FAA regulations.

Qualifications

You Must Have:

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

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, 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.

Equal Employment 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.

Location

US-GA-MIDLAND-MPC, 8801/8987 Macon Rd, BLDG MPC.

Date Posted

2026-05-26