Propulsion Fleet Sustainment Lead

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced aviation/procurement engineer for an onsite role at our East Hartford, CT facility. You will review part dispositions, analyze maintenance data, and drive sustainment improvements across engines and components, coordinating with engineering and depot partners.

This senior position requires extensive experience in propulsion maintenance and supply chain collaboration. The role involves working with P&W Engineering and ASE on ECs and repairs, plus engagement with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8 years of aviation or propulsion maintenance, logistics, or design/project engineering, or an advanced degree with 5 years of aviation or propulsion maintenance, logistics, or design/project engineering.
• 2 years of experience in using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Access.
• U.S. Citizenship is required to support government contracts.
• Preferred: experience with commercial or military propulsion systems, depot-level or overhaul environments, jet engine repair knowledge, and familiarity with Maintenix, SAP, USAF G081.

Responsibilities

• Review part disposition reports and decide actions like repair, limit expansion, or scrap.
• Monitor scrap trends, engage vendors for analysis, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Material Managers to address shortages, obsolescence risks, and supply chain constraints.
• Analyze maintenance and depot data to identify durability trends, cost drivers, and sustainment opportunities.
• Evaluate engine build standards and recommend updates to improve time on wing and reduce program costs.
• Coordinate with P&W Engineering on ECs and ensure sustainment impacts are understood.
• Work with ASE to identify and prioritize new repair opportunities, including proprietary repairs.
• Collaborate with vendors and depot partners to implement new repairs, ECs, and process improvements.
• Support engine teardowns for durability issues and safety-related investigations.
• Participate in customer program meetings and provide updates on component health, trends, risks, and sustainment initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Access)

Job description

RTX is seeking an experienced aviation/procurement engineer for an onsite role at our East Hartford, CT facility. You will review part dispositions, analyze maintenance data, and drive sustainment improvements across engines and components, coordinating with engineering and depot partners.

This senior position requires extensive experience in propulsion maintenance and supply chain collaboration. The role involves working with P&W Engineering and ASE on ECs and repairs, plus engagement with