F135 Engine Technician (Onsite)

RTX•US-MD-PATUXENT RIVER-22091-CUST ~ 22091 Sears Rd ~ BLDG 2785 (External Site), MD

1d•Onsite

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 the disassembly, inspection, repair, assembly, and testing of Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-0100/600 gas turbine engines, modules, associated new technologies, and the Rolls Royce LiftFan System. The technician will also perform F135 engine flightline inspection and maintenance activities on the F-35B/C Lighting II aircraft, and routine maintenance of support equipment. The position requires the ability to find and utilize technical manuals for maintenance and to participate in and comply with the requirements of Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) Operating System and Environmental, Health, & Safety programs. The role demands physical capability to work atop maintenance platforms, ascend/descend stands, lift 25 pounds to a height of 4 feet, and position oneself for maintenance/inspections in various engine and aircraft areas, including working with hands overhead. Accuracy, adaptability in a fast-paced team environment with changing priorities, and computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF software are essential. The ability to work overtime/holidays, any shift with adequate notice, and support periodic travel is necessary. A drug screen, background check, and the ability to acquire a Secret security clearance are required.

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 PPE.
Ability to work atop maintenance platforms, ascend/descend maintenance stands, lift 25 pounds to a height of 4 feet, and be able to position them self to perform maintenance/inspections underneath engine rails, inside the engine exhaust duct and aircraft inlet. Physically able to work with hands positioned overhead.
Accuracy in work performed.
Ability to adjust accordingly in a fast-paced team environment with changing/multiple priorities.
Ability to use computers and have familiarity with Microsoft Office and PDF software.
Ability to work overtime/holidays, any shift with adequate notice and support periodic travel requirements.
Must be able to pass a drug screen and acquire a Secret security clearance.
Must pass a background check and any additional security checks by the U.S. government.
U.S. citizenship is required.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

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.
F135 engine flightline inspection and maintenance activities on the F-35B/C Lighting II aircraft.
Routine maintenance of support equipment.
Find and utilize technical manuals for maintenance.
Participate in and comply 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.

Benefits

Performance Based” Yearly Pay Increases (MERIT)
Yearly Bonus (varies on company performance)
Company provided clothing, safety work shoe replacement, and prescription safety glasses
Generous vacation (12 paid Holidays – 2025)
Personal time off policy (5 paid and 3 unpaid if needed, and 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, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs