SkillBridge: Assembly Technician- 2nd Shift; Onsite

Date Posted:  
Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

Position Role Type: Onsite

Eligibility: U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance: None/Not Required

This Skill Bridge opportunity is with Pratt & Whitney. It is part of the RTX Skill Bridge Fellowship program which provides transitioning U.S. Armed Forces personnel an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in the aerospace and defense industry.

• Under direction of leader/supervisor, follow assembly drawings and/or specifications and computer information systems to prepare parts and build subassemblies, modules and accessories for new gas turbine engines where tooling and process methods are established.
• Perform similar duties assisting with engine test operations and performing component and accessory tests as assigned.
• Use overhaul and repair procedures and specifications to perform the mechanical work to overhaul engines, modules and related components.
• Obtain parts, check details for conformance to assembly requirements and fit and measure components to assure overall dimensions are within limits specified.
• Use mechanic’s hand tools, holding fixtures, and specialized assembly equipment to build engine sections and perform installation of details and maintain equipment and tooling for assigned areas.
• Provide related support for test operations and assist with testing under direct supervision and specific test schedules.
• Perform similar duties to assist with co‑producer, customer support or other similar programs, retrofit projects and to accommodate new engine programs and assist with changes in specifications.

• Eligible to participate in DoD Skill Bridge per DOI Instruction 1322.29.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Military Aviation Powerplant, Airframes, or Avionics Technical Training.

• F135 / F100 Jet Engine Mechanic qualification.
• F139 Jet Engine Mechanic qualification.
• Jet Engine experience.
• Airframe, Avionics, Flight Line experience.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance.

Skill Bridge fellows are not eligible for any employee benefits. Upon completion of the fellowship, fellows may be eligible for conversion to a full‑time position and thereafter may receive standard RTX benefits.

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.