GTF Powerplant Engineer (Onsite) 1st Shift

Date Posted:

2026-04-21

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.

The Pratt & Whitney Columbus Engine Center is searching for a Powerplant Engineer to provide Engineering support to the Operations and Customer Service Departments for the assembly, disassembly, and repair of GTF commercial engines.  The person in this role is the primary Engineering interface to the End-User / Customer and works closely with the Customer Service Managers to ensure all technical issues are resolved during a shop visit. 

In this role you will also support other functions within the Engine Center to include Materials, Quality, and Customer Management when routine technical questions and issues that may arise in the day-to-day function of the Engine Center. Additional tasks within the Operations Engineering support include authoring aircraft engine repair work scopes and performing a technical advisory role in the dis-assembly, repair, assembly, and testing of the GTF product line.

What You Will Do:

• Receive and understand the Shop Maintenance Instructions (SMI) document for each shop visit assigned.

• Author/load aircraft engine repair work scopes into SAP.

• Provide timely responses to Customer and Engineering technical Questions (IPFs).

• Work with Process/Production Engineers in executing work scopes and work instructions for engine repairs. (Service Bulletins, advisories, performance requirements and modification requirements)

• Do appropriate research, supporting and advising other functional areas regarding technical issues related to quality, operations processes, materials and customer support.

• Seek opportunities to reduce costs and increase quality and efficiency through the use of new materials, processes or technology.

• Assist with implementation of new materials, processes, tools or technology.

• Assist in training mechanics, inspectors and others related to various technical issues.

• Demonstrate commitment to the EH&S and continuous improvement programs by complying with all policies and procedures, completing all required training, and supporting all applicable committee activities.

• Participate in failure investigations and Problem resolution boards.

• Be a source of in-depth technical knowledge on the repair and test of the GTF engine.

• Manage the Shop Visit to ensure all Gate requirements are met in accordance with the Operations Network cadence.

• Ensure each shop visit’s workscope is generated in accordance with applicable Engine Maintenance Plan (EMP) / Customized Engine Maintenance Plan (CEMP) documents.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other STEM field of study and 2 years prior experience to include manufacturing operations or production engineering or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 2 years’ experience as listed above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in STEM field; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering fields preferred.

• Engineering experience in Systems, Test, Validation or Process Development

• Experience within Disassembly, Assembly and Test (DAT) or Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environments supporting aircraft engines or related products.

• Component repair utilizing complex machining, particularly in an FAA Repair Station MRO environment.

• Familiarity with 14 CFR Part 145 as it pertains to repair station Quality requirements.

• Experience interpreting technical data, engine manuals and blueprints.

• LEAN, Continuous Improvement, and/or CORE, ACE, Six-Sigma training and experience.

• Experience working with Solumina MES, SAP ERP, and MS Office Suite.

• Effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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