About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an F135 Engine Technician to serve as a member of our F135 Field Team supporting the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, MD. The candidate will work in a team environment with Field Service Engineers, Engineering, and our customers to provide world-class maintenance and support. This role involves disassembling, inspecting, repairing, assembling, and testing Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-0100/600 gas turbine engines, modules, associated new technologies, and Rolls Royce LiftFan System. The technician will perform F135 engine flightline inspection and maintenance activities on the F-35B/C Lighting II aircraft, routine maintenance of support equipment, and utilize technical manuals for maintenance. Participation in and compliance with the Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) Operating System and Environmental, Health, & Safety programs, training, and activities is required. The job demands the ability to work atop maintenance platforms, ascend/descend maintenance stands, lift 25 pounds to a height of 4 feet, and position oneself to perform maintenance/inspections underneath engine rails, inside the engine exhaust duct and aircraft inlet. Physically able to work with hands positioned overhead is necessary. Accuracy in work performed is a must. The individual must be able to adjust accordingly in a fast-paced team environment with changing/multiple priorities. Familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office, and PDF software is required. The ability to work overtime/holidays, any shift with adequate notice, and support periodic travel requirements is necessary. A drug screen and a Secret security clearance are mandatory. Additional security checks by the U.S. government must also be passed.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Experience in the disassembly, inspection, and assembly of aircraft gas turbine engines.
  • Knowledge of how to interpret Safety Data Sheets and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Active and existing Secret security clearance required after day 1.
  • Ability to pass a drug screen.
  • Ability to pass a background check and any additional security checks by the U.S. government.

Nice To Haves

  • FAA A&P License
  • Previous military experience in tear down/buildup of jet engines
  • Familiarity with flight line maintenance operations
  • Previous certification on engine borescope, engine blade blending, and test cell operation
  • Experience in Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen or similar methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Disassembling, inspecting, repairing, assembling, and testing (as required) Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-0100/600 gas turbine engines, modules, associated new technologies, and Rolls Royce LiftFan System.
  • Performing F135 engine flightline inspection and maintenance activities on the F-35B/C Lighting II aircraft.
  • Routine maintenance of support equipment.
  • Finding and utilizing technical manuals for maintenance.
  • Participating in and complying with the requirements of Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) Operating System and Environmental, Health, & Safety programs, training, and activities to meet company objectives/goals in support of the customer.
  • Working atop maintenance platforms, ascending/descending maintenance stands, lifting 25 pounds to a height of 4 feet, and positioning oneself to perform maintenance/inspections underneath engine rails, inside the engine exhaust duct and aircraft inlet.
  • Working with hands positioned overhead.
  • Adjusting accordingly in a fast-paced team environment with changing/multiple priorities.
  • Using computers and having familiarity with Microsoft Office and PDF software.
  • Working overtime/holidays, any shift with adequate notice, and supporting periodic travel requirements.

Benefits

  • Performance Based Yearly Pay Increases (MERIT)
  • Yearly Bonus (varies on company performance)
  • Company provided clothing
  • Safety work shoe replacement
  • Prescription safety glasses
  • Generous vacation
  • 12 paid Holidays
  • Personal time off policy (5 paid and 3 unpaid if needed)
  • 3 paid for Bereavement Leave
  • Shift differential premium of up to 7.5%
  • Employee Scholar Program (Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Certifications) with Paid Time Off
  • Generous 401K company match (up to certain percent)
  • Generous Scope of Benefits and Voluntary Programs – Health/Dental/Vision/HSA or equivalent/Life & Accidental Death Insurance/Doctors on Demand/Disability/Group Legal Plans/Critical Illness/Accident Insurance/Home Insurance/Pet Insurance
  • Company discounts with brand names
  • Referral Bonus Program – periodically offered
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Employee assistance program
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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