Aircraft Mechanic - Weekend Shift (Onsite)

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Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight – designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious!

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Job Summary: An aircraft mechanic maintains the engines of aircrafts to meet FAA standards. This job involves tasks such as performing routine checks and repairs, keeping records of inventory, and identifying faults with components of the plane.

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This is a Weekend position:  Friday – Sunday 6:30am – 7pm

What You Will Do:

• Engine disassembly/assembly - Perform mechanic duties to disassemble and assemble engines, engine modules and accessories.
• Clean - Perform cleaning of engine parts and components.
• Perform visual checks to assess minimal part condition for continued use where applicable.  Understand the basic inspection techniques as a part of a career development path.
• 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.
• Ability to manage tools and tooling to ensure serviceability before and after use and process appropriately when issues arise.
• Perform work as defined by Repair Station Procedures (RSP) Catalog and Engine Manual (EM) to degrease, scrub, rinse, and clean parts. Refer to and Standard Practices Manual (SPM) as needed for technical standards not covered in the EM.
• Manage tools and tooling to ensure serviceability before and after use and process appropriately when issues arise.
• Ensure bath parameters are maintained
• Check daily temperature gauges and chemical levels
• Understand and demonstrate Employee Health & Safety compliance in all you do

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1+ years mechanic experience in aviation or diesel
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Value:

• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License
• 2+ years’ aviation experience
• Turbine engine overhaul and repair experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Disassembly, Inspection, Assembly.
• Proficiency in identifying and resolving configuration and compatibility issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Familiar with SAP

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance 
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave 
• 401(k) match 
• Flexible spending accounts 
• Employee assistance program 
• Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!) 
• Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government holidays throughout the year inclusive of holiday shutdown for the week between Christmas and New Year.

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.

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.

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Pratt & Whitney Columbus, GA 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. 

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

Pratt & Whitney Columbus GA 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.

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.

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.

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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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