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Mechanic (Gate 3) - 1st Shift (Onsite)

  2026-07-09     Raytheon     Midland,GA  
Description:

Mechanic

Join Pratt & Whitney at our Columbus Engine Center, where precision meets purpose. As a Mechanic, you'll play a critical role in the overhaul, repair, and assembly of advanced jet engines that power commercial and military aircraft around the world. Working in a hands-on, team-driven environment, you'll apply your mechanical expertise to ensure engines are restored to peak performance, safety, and reliability.

This is a 1st Shift position: Monday Thursday 5:00 am 3:30 pm

What You Will Do:

  • Work as a member of a team responsible for turbine engine, engine module, or component maintenance in accordance with published work instructions and approved technical data.
  • Utilize common hand tools as well as a wide variety of tooling and fixtures to assemble/disassembly and test a jet engine.
  • Ensure all phases of assembly/disassembly as specified by work instructions, comply with required self-inspection or peer inspection of critical processes ensuring adherence to quality standards.
  • Monitor and ensure processes meet Safety, Quality and Delivery objectives.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
  • 1+ years' experience in a mechanic role or appropriate technical training

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Aviation engine overhaul and repair experience
  • Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License or Powerplant (P) Certificate
  • Hands-on experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Disassembly, Inspection, Assembly, or Turbine Engine Test Operations.
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma
  • Experience using Microsoft Office applications and SAP

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
  • Short-term and long-term disability, plus parental leave.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
  • Employee Scholar Program with no waiting period.
  • Generous paid time off, granted upfront and pro-rated based on start date, including 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique circumstances (at supervisor discretion), and 12 paid government holidays annually.

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.

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.

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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