Date Posted:
2026-04-23Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBG ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBGPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62*Security Clearance Type:
None/Not RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredAt 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.
A phenomenal opportunity exists to join us in the role of Maintenance Center Planning Manager for the Geared Turbofan (GTF) family of engines at our East Hartford, CT Campus. Candidates filling this role will be responsible for induction planning and strategy across multiple Maintenance & Repair Organizations (MROs) located around the world. This position reports to the Associate Director, Induction Planning & Logistics Team, and is part of the Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines Aftermarket Organization. The core functions of this role will be performed onsite at the P&W Campus in East Hartford. Additionally, this position will involve domestic/international travel to MROs up to 10% of the time.
What You Will Do:*
Manage induction planning and strategy for the GTF engine overhauls that considers: GTF fleet needs, shop capability and capacity, profitability, operator fleet requirements, throughput optimization, and Aircraft on the Ground (AOG) mitigation
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Contract management - understand contract language and execution with maintenance centers and tie-ins to Operators (Airlines)
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Host daily induction meetings to coordinate information flow across functional groups and stakeholders and ensure successful inductions at assigned maintenance centers
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Work closely with the Fleet Management Team to identify and schedule suitable engines for shop visits to meet the needs of the fleet while optimizing network efficiency
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Prepare new maintenance centers for entry into the network ensuring they are fully prepared to schedule and execute shop visit inductions, work-scope engines, report status, and have necessary access to our digital systems.
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Understand and execute capacity planning for overhaul shops, using forecasts from other groups to determine demand and aligning that with the shops' capacity across the major programs
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Coordinate Induction Execution Reviews with assigned maintenance centers at their facilities and on-site in East Hartford, CT
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Execute and understand all major shop metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and work with shops and P&W team to drive continuous improvement
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Develop and formalize new businesses processes to increase effectiveness and efficiency across the planning, scheduling, and execution of shop visit inductions
What You Will Learn:
Qualifications You Must Have:
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Bachelor’s Degree
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8 years of experience in a technical or business environment with experience with contract oversite, planning and execution of shop visit and process management or a Master’s Degree with 5 years of experience as listed above
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Proficiency in Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Power Point
Qualifications We Prefer:
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BS or MS/MA/MBA in Engineering or Business
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Project management experience in a technical business or operations environment
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Proficiency in data analysis – understanding and developing metrics, manipulating and synthesizing data, familiarity with Power BI and open-source software
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Experience teaming with other groups and organizations
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Coordination and communication - skilled in giving a clear message, including technical topics, and bringing far-off groups together
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Understanding of the business processes involved in gas turbine engine overhaul and related technical issues
Learn More and Apply:
What is my 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 assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.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.
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