F135 Engine Technician - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's 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:

Pratt & Whitney (P&W) Military Engines F135 Fleet Operations is seeking an Engine Technician to serve supporting both the F-35 Final Assembly & Checkout (FACO) and Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul & Upgrade (MROU) operations Fort Worth, Texas.

• You will perform the 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 is a must in this environment.

• This role will include working 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 and 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.

• As required, 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 a assorted work environment.

• This position requires an individual that is detail oriented and able to self-govern.

• Accuracy in work performed is a requirement and the understanding of gas turbine engines is a must.

• You will be required to 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.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 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 a 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.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision benefits

• Life, short term disability, long term disability benefits

• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays

• 401-K with company matc