Maintenance Supervisor

Date Posted:

2025-02-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW228: NAS Patuxent River 22091 Sears Road Bldg. 2785 , Patuxent River, MD, 20670 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do:

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to serve as a member of our F135 Field Team supporting the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter operations at Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising a group of hourly mechanics and bond room/ tool crib personnel in the P&W Jet Engine Shop.
• Coordinate F135 propulsion system maintenance support activities in the P&W engine shop and flight line operating areas.
• Provide leadership and direction with emphasis on team building through daily toolbox meetings, effective communications, and in developing an efficient team that is responsive to production requirements and change.
• Demonstrate consistency as a leader and improve key working relationships within and across the organization. - Work closely with P&W Field Services to resolve technical and logistical problems involving F135 engine operation and maintenance.
• Ensure maintenance activities are performed IAW P&W Quality Policies, technical data, and safe engine operation practices.
• Support Government Property Management processes.
• Ensure World Class safety culture is maintained and respond to all EH&S requirements promptly.
• Ensure Ethics and Compliance requirements are met. 
• Actively support CORE initiatives and ensure employee safety by complying with and supporting EH&S activities.
• Use initiative and judgment to identify problems, conduct investigations to determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• While this is a 2nd shift position (2:00 – 10:30 p.m.), must be willing to work any shift.
• Work with HR on personnel issues

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelors of Science degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)
• 8 years of experience in aviation maintenance is required with a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years with an advanced degree
• Must be flexible to work 1st shift as needed.
• US Citizenship required due to government contracts.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Must be able to show a demonstrated record of maintaining good logistic controls, emotional intelligence, and teaming abilities.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and plan maintenance workload effectively.
• Strong familiarity with CORE tools and processes preferred
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Access) and/or SAP

What We Offer

• Benefits

Learn More & Apply Now!

Military Engines Engineering (MEE)

MEE consists of Program Chief Engineers who provide leadership and support for Military Engine programs, including Fighters (F100, F119), Mobility (F117, PW4062 for KC-46 Tanker), TF-33, F135, Military Development Programs, and APU’s as well as the Engine Life Management Team

Role Type:

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 assi