F135 Fleet Readiness Manager - (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-18



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ENG ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ENG



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.

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a qualified candidate for the F135 Fleet Readiness team. The Fleet Readiness team sustains the pulse of the fleet with robust planning, communication, and execution that achieves availability > 94% Propulsion Fully Mission Capable.  The team ensures contract support is in place and develops enterprise wide fleet management plans to mitigate routine, emerging, and safety issues.

What You Will Do

• Drive long-term operational impact on the F135 engine by integrating robust logistics into upgrades and changes, ensuring efficient fielding through Time Compliance Technical Directives in support of global warfighter objectives.

• Review Key Performance Indicators to identify top degraders to Propulsion System readiness and develop corrective action plans to address degraders

• Integrate Engineering & Logistics disciplines within the Supportability IPT and throughout the gated process

• Support Engineering Changes by developing supportable implementation strategies.  Work with the Joint Program Office on incorporation plans based on material availability and fleet execution

• Lead Fleet Management Plan development for items identified for retrofit through the Component Improvement Program

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree

• 8 years of experience in Logistics, Engineering, or Fleet Management or An advanced degree with 5 years of Logistics, Engineering, or Fleet Management experience

• Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proficiency with Enterprise and Material Resource Planning (ERP/MRP) applications

• Experience in Product Support Analysis, Integrated Logistics Support, Technical Publications, PyRITS, Teamcenter, MXI, Business Objects, forecasting tools, and Engineering Information Systems

• Understanding of F135 configuration management and the impact each modification has on the engine/module

• Self-starter with a desire to solve complex problems

What Is My Role Type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Not Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance not available 

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

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.

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.

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