F135 Engine Technician

What You Will Do
Pratt & Whitney is seeking a 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.

Job Summary:

• 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.
• Able to work atop maintenance platforms, ascend/descend maintenance stands, lift 25 pounds to a height of 4 feet, and be able to position themselves 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 is a must. Individual must be able 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 is necessary.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen and acquire a Secret security clearance. Candidate must also pass a background check and any additional security checks by the U.S. government.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must have a 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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

What We Offer
The salary range for this role is $26.75-$50.28. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

NAS Patuxent River hourly employee population is a non-union Unit. The hourly employee receives the following 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.

Learn More and Apply Now!
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.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Privacy Policy and Terms:
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.