Line Engineer (Onsite
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Line Engineer
At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
What You Will Do:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Engine Center in Bridgeport, WV as a Line Engineer. In this role, you will provide day-to-day engineering oversight and technical support for the overhaul and repair of engines serviced at our facility, including PT6, PW300, and PW500 models.
To succeed in this position, you should have a strong technical foundation and the ability to interpret engineering drawings, procedures, and specifications. You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of supporting multiple priorities in a fast-paced MRO environment. This position is primarily scheduled on our 2nd shift, which is Monday-Thursday from 3:30pm-1:30am. Occasional schedule flexibility may be required to support shift transitions, and limited travel may be necessary.
Pratt & Whitney in Bridgeport, WV is a FAA regulated facility and as such under the U.S. Departments of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA's regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and define engine work scopes to support maintenance and overhaul activities
- Provide timely and effective resolution to technical service issues encountered during repair processes
- Monitor and analyze trends in engine hardware reliability and test cell performance, including reject data
- Support continuous improvement initiatives in assembly and repair processes
- Deliver customer-focused technical support, including troubleshooting and issue resolution
- Lead or support service difficulty investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action development
- Prepare clear and accurate technical reports and documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational and organizational goals
- Participate in technical reviews, project meetings, and program reviews
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Associate's Degree in Engineering, Aviation Maintenance, or a related technical field and a minimum of 8 years of experience supporting gas turbine engine maintenance, overhaul, or repair in an MRO, OEM, or Airline environment
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Active Powerplant license
- Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree
- Prior experience with Pratt & Whitney engine overhaul processes
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings, technical manuals, and repair specifications
- Experience troubleshooting technical issues in a production or maintenance environment, with the ability to drive timely resolution
- Working knowledge of gas turbine engine systems and components (e.g., compressors, turbines, combustors, accessory systems)
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.
The salary range for this role is 60,000 USD - 114,000 USD. 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. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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.
Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.
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