MECoE Mechanic (Onsite)

RTX•Columbus, GA
•Onsite

About The Position

The MECoE Mechanic is an Operations Mechanic supporting Columbus Engine Center’s Military Engine Center of Excellence (MECoE) in Disassembly, Assembly and Test (DAT). The role performs flight-quality jet engine assembly, disassembly, and related operations, either independently or with assigned personnel, to support production schedules and business commitments. Work includes maintaining turbine engines, engine modules, and components according to published work instructions and approved technical data. The mechanic uses common hand tools and specialized tooling and fixtures, and ensures required self-inspections or peer inspections are completed for critical processes to maintain quality and meet Safety, Quality, and Delivery objectives. This is an onsite, first-shift position working Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. U.S. citizenship is required because the role involves access to information under the program or contract. The position is safety-sensitive under FAA guidelines and requires pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • At least 1 year of experience in an aviation mechanic role or appropriate technical training, such as ASE certification or military mechanic equivalent.
  • Basic understanding of Disassembly, Assembly, and Test (DAT).
  • U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

  • Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License or Powerplant (P) License.
  • Basic understanding of Raytheon’s CORE Operating System.
  • Engine overhaul and repair experience with GTF and/or F117 or PW2000 engines in one or more of these disciplines: disassembly, inspection, assembly, or turbine engine test operations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Perform flight-quality jet engine assembly, disassembly, or related operations, independently or with assigned personnel.
  • Perform general assembly and disassembly operations.
  • Follow prescribed assembly and disassembly techniques to support workflow, production schedules, and business commitments.
  • Maintain turbine engines, engine modules, or components according to published work instructions and approved technical data.
  • Use common hand tools and a variety of tooling and fixtures to assemble, disassemble, and test jet engines.
  • Complete required self-inspection or peer inspection of critical processes and ensure work adheres to quality standards.
  • Monitor and ensure processes meet Safety, Quality, and Delivery objectives.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee Scholar Program
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage
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