F135 Engine Technician - 2nd Shift; Onsite

Location

US-TX-FORT WORTH-200-CUST ~ 200 Lockheed Blvd ~ LOCKHEED (External Site)

U.S. citizenship required;
DoD Clearance:
Secret;
Active and existing clearance required after day 1.

• Perform work necessary to ensure engine production requirements and ensure quality standards are met for the overhaul and repair of F-135 engines or modules and associated technologies.
• Position is for 2nd shift. Individual must be flexible to work alternate shifts when required, overtime, or weekends and be able to travel to customer/partner locations.
• 40‑50% Travel; strong communication skills and self‑motivation required.
• Work on engines installed in the F‑35 Aircraft as well as uninstalled engines in a shop environment.
• Complete work priorities and assigned day‑to‑day tasks necessary to build, repair and inspect Pratt & Whitney F135 gas turbine engines.
• Understand maintenance information from team leaders through coordination with Technical Leads, Immediate Supervisor and Site Manager.
• Interface and engage with various other functions (Quality, Local FSE’s, BEM’s, Customers; DCMA, JPO, LM etc.) to resolve issues and ensure timely product delivery.
• Work with Field Service Engineering to improve methods and processes to build engines and repair hardware.
• Good interpersonal skills in dealing with customers and others in an assorted work environment.
• Detail oriented and able to self‑govern.
• Accuracy in work performed is a requirement and understanding of gas turbine engines is a must.
• Work with maintenance platforms, ascend/descend maintenance stands, lift 25 pounds to a height of 4 feet, and position self to perform maintenance/inspections underneath engine rails and inside the exhaust duct.

• HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must currently hold, or be eligible to obtain, a valid U.S. Passport for international travel.
• Must be proficient with computers and software programs (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance or current Secret Clearance.

• 4+ years in Aerospace Maintenance field.
• 1+ years of experience in the tear‑down, build‑up and inspection of jet engines.
• Military Aerospace Maintenance experience (F135/F119/F100).
• Borescope/Boroblend experience, familiarity with Engine shop maintenance operations, knowledge of non‑powered Aerospace Ground Equipment and confirmed ability to use and interpret electronic technical manuals.
• Depot‑Level (D‑Level) or Intermediate level (I‑level) maintenance experience is a plus.
• Airframe and Power plant license or equivalent experience is a plus.

• Medical, dental, vision benefits.
• Life, short term disability, long term disability benefits.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays.
• 401‑K with company match.
• Other innovative benefits including deals and discounts.

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.