Jet Engine Assembly and Test Mechanic

Date Posted:

2024-09-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW109: West Palm Beach 17900 Beeline Highway, West Palm Beach, FL, 33410 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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?

What You Will Do

This is an amazing opportunity to work as an Assembly and Test Mechanic in our GTF MRO Commercial Engine Center.

This is a 2nd shift . Monday-Friday 3:30pm to Midnight. There is a 10% shift differential on the 2nd shift.

You will use a wide variety of power and mechanical tools to perform functional checks on engine assembly/components or test equipment/test components. 

You will acquire tools and hardware as required to perform assembly and test procedures. 

We operate a wide variety of tools to assemble/disassemble a jet engine or operate support utilities to run the test article. 

We monitor instrumentation and perform engine service during test under the direction of supervision or delegate. 

You will use work instruction and procedures to assemble/dissemble jet engines or other assigned work. 

You will check all phases of assembly, as specified by work instructions, to perform self-inspection or peer inspection of critical processes ensuring adherence to quality standards. 

Work independently or with assigned personnel to set up the test stand, and preparing and mounting the test article per procedure. 

we assist with engine inspections as required by the engine test plan. 

You will inspect, maintain, and complete necessary reporting on equipment, facilities, and support systems. 

Remove instrumentation, equipment, and utilities to de-prep, dismount, and preserve test article for shipment. 

You will prepare test article for proper storage and transportation. Move test article to the proper location. 

Package engines for shipment to the customer 

May be asked to work varying shifts as needed. 

What you Will Learn

 Skills, systems, and processes critical to aerospace manufacturing within a state of the art facility.

Interpretation/Application of tech data to aide in the disassembly and assembly of commercial jet engines

Forklift, scissor lift, and other PIV trainings

Qualifications You Must Have

High school graduate or GED 

2+ years of formal training in power-plant mechanics and testing. 

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract 

Qualifications We Prefer

A & P License 

4+ years in similar function 

Previous MRO/FAR 145 repair station experience is preferred. 

Formal training in power plant mechanics and testing. 

Well-rounded knowledge of FAA and aviation standards, jet engine design and operation, jet engine hardware and components, instrumentation installations, engine assembly or test stand experience. 

SAP, Solumina experience. 

Creative troubleshooting skills. 

Possess excellent judgment and professional maturity. 

Possess exceptional people and interpersonal skills. 

What We Offer

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Short-term disability, long-term disability and New Parent Leave
Savings Plan with Company Automatic Contribution and potential for a Company Match
Employee Scholar Program (available upon hire date)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid-Time Off includes: vacation days, sick/personal days, incentive vacation, birthday holiday
(8) Company recognized holidays and (5) Holiday Shutdown days from Christmas to the New Year

Pratt & Whitney West Palm Beach 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 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.

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

Additional Job DescriptionAdditional Job Description 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.

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