A world leader in aerospace propulsion is seeking skilled mechanics to join their team in Middletown, Connecticut, working on the assembly, overhaul, and testing of advanced gas turbine engines. This is a role where your mechanical expertise will directly contribute to the power that moves aircraft and shapes the future of flight. If you have a background in aviation maintenance, heavy automotive experience, or a related technical field, and you take pride in precision work that demands attention to detail, this second shift position offers the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology in a collaborative, team oriented environment. You will follow assembly drawings and specifications to build engine sections, perform overhauls, and support test operations, all while being part of a company that has been transforming aerospace for generations.
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Company Overview
Pratt and Whitney is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems. With a legacy of innovation spanning decades, they are once again transforming the future of flight by developing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. Their Middletown facility is a key part of that mission, where skilled technicians and mechanics work together to build and overhaul the engines that power commercial and military aircraft around the world. Pratt & Whitney values curiosity, craftsmanship, and a commitment to excellence, offering a tight knit team environment where employees are supported and empowered to go beyond.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow assembly drawings, specifications, and computer information systems to prepare parts and build subassemblies, modules, and accessories for new gas turbine engines where tooling and process methods are established.
- Assist with engine test operations and perform component and accessory tests as assigned.
- Use overhaul and repair procedures and specifications to perform mechanical work to overhaul engines, modules, and related components.
- Obtain parts, check details for conformance to assembly requirements, and fit and measure components to ensure overall dimensions are within specified limits.
- Use mechanic’s hand tools, holding fixtures, and specialized assembly equipment to build engine sections and perform installation of details.
- Maintain equipment and tooling for assigned areas.
- Provide related support for test operations and assist with testing under direct supervision and specific test schedules.
- Perform similar duties to assist with co‑producer, customer support, retrofit projects, and to accommodate new engine programs and changes in specifications.
Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent combined with formal training in a specialized field achieving an A&P license or equivalent is required. Alternatively, four years of technical high school including technical post‑high school certification plus five or more years of heavy automotive experience will be considered. Experience as an aerospace mechanic or A&P mechanic is preferred, with three or more years of avionics mechanic experience also valued. U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
Benefits and Perks
This full time second shift position offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from USD 28 to USD 38 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, a 401k match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, an employee assistance program, the Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Hired applicants may also be eligible for annual short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs based on performance. This is a union represented position, with priority consideration given to internal candidates within the IAM bargaining unit.
How to Apply
If you are ready to bring your mechanical skills to a company that powers the world’s most advanced aircraft, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application through the RTX careers portal. This role is onsite in Middletown, Connecticut, with second shift hours from 3:12 pm to 11:59 pm, Monday through Friday. Join a team where your talent takes flight. Apply today to be part of the legacy of Pratt and Whitney.
