Shop Inspector - 1st Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-IRVING-2701 ~ 2701 Regent Blvd ~ DFW AIRPORT

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

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.

What You Will Do:

Pratt & Whitney’s Shop Inspector works independently or under limited supervision and will provide aircraft engine maintenance/repair and/or quick turn aircraft engine maintenance within our Dallas based shop.  In this role, you may provide engine troubleshooting, aircraft engine repairs, aircraft engine module removal and replacement, and line maintenance work scopes (including LRU removal and replacement).  Responsibilities also include inspection and subsequent return to service of those maintenance activities while developing positive relationships with internal and external customers through outstanding customer awareness.

In this role you will play an important role within our P&W Line Maintenance Services (LMS) organization FAA 145 repair station.  The focus of LMS is to provide our customers with increased value through alternative and flexible tailored maintenance solutions.

• Effectively and efficiently perform borescope inspections of commercial aircraft engines and provide blade blending as appropriate.  Create a detailed and comprehensive report of the inspection and findings associated with the inspection.  

• Perform aircraft engine maintenance on all models of Pratt & Whitney Commercial aircraft engines.

• Conduct preliminary, in process and final inspections as well as hidden damage inspection (as applicable) and record the results as per applicable procedures. 

• Perform incoming inspection of parts/consumables/shelf life items/chemicals/tools (as applicable) and record the results of those inspections as per applicable procedures.  

• Approve articles for return to service through issuance of FAA Form 8130-3 after: 1)  The Repair Station performs maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations on an article/engine, 2)  an authorized inspector inspects the article/engine on which the Repair station has performed work and determines it to be airworthy with respect to the work performed, and 3)  The maintenance record entry required by FAA Federal Regulations, as appropriate, has been made.

• May serve as a Job Lead for engines worked in the LMS shop which involves setting the cadence for the team assigned to an engine/work task and ensuring an engine or work task is completed on time and on budget.

• Understand and follow appropriate Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Engine Shop Manual procedures and/or other approved technical data when performing maintenance.

• Complete and/or oversee other job assignments as delegated by General Manager, Quality Manager, or other staff as appropriate.

• Assist the team in producing first in class aircraft engine maintenance turnaround time/response time through team collaboration and execution of Raytheon's CORE operating system and continuous improvement processes.

• The position is based at the Dallas TX site reporting directly to the Site Operations Leader.

• This is an on-site, day shift position with typical hours of 6:00am – 2:30pm.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

• Holder of a valid Federal Aviation Administration Airframe & Powerplant license

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 3+ years of related experience in inspection and repair of commercial aircraft engines

• Proficient with borescope and boreblend equipment and have the ability to effectively and efficiently perform borescope inspections on turbine commercial aircraft engines. 

• Ability to create a detailed and comprehensive report of the inspection and findings associated with the inspection.  

• Craft clear communication with extraordinary people skills, collaborative team player

• Analytical Skills and an analytical approach to problem solving

• Highly motivated self-starter

• Possess excellent judgment and professional maturity

• Desire to work in a fast paced ever changing environment

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision benefits

• Life, short term disability, long term disability benefits

• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays

• 401-K with company match

• Other innovative benefits including deals and discounts

Pratt & Whitney Dallas, TX, is a FAA regulated facility and as such under the U.S. Departments of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). 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’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

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.

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.

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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