Mechanic (Gate 3) - 1st 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

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Scholar Program with no waiting period

Generous paid time off including 3 weeks of vacation

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney seeks a Mechanic for our Columbus Engine Center, playing a vital role in the overhaul and assembly of jet engines for commercial and military applications. Candidates will use mechanical expertise in a team-oriented environment to ensure engine performance and safety.

Applicants should hold a High School diploma or equivalent and have experience in aviation engine repair. We offer competitive benefits, including medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off upfront.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Experience in aviation engine overhaul and repair is preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble and test jet engines following published work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Perform self-inspection or peer inspection of critical processes.

Skills

Aviation engine overhaul and repair experience

Hands-on experience in mechanical disassembly and assembly

Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacturing and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems.

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.

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 and 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, 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.

This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidates 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 regulation 14 CFR part 120 and 49 CFR part 40.

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.