Mechanic (Gate 3) - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; 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 personal sick days

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is looking for a Mechanic at the Columbus Engine Center. This role involves critical tasks such as overhauling and repairing advanced jet engines that power commercial and military aircraft.

Successful applicants will work in a team-driven environment and ensure that the engines meet peak performance and reliability standards. Required qualifications include a High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, along with preferred experience in aviation engine repair.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Aviation engine overhaul and repair experience.
• Hands-on experience in disassembly, inspection, assembly, or turbine engine test operations.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team responsible for turbine engine maintenance.
• Utilize common hand tools for engine assembly/disassembly.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards in processes.

Skills

Aviation engine overhaul and repair experience

Hands-on experience in disassembly and inspection

Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-06-10

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

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 2nd Shift position: Monday – Thursday 3:30 pm – 2:00 am

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, 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.

Safety & Regulatory Requirements

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 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.