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At 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 spanet 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:

We have an exciting and rare opportunity to join our Engine Center in Bridgeport, WV as a level 3 NDT Inspector. The Level III Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Inspector is responsible for the technical oversight, development, qualification, and implementation of Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) and Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI) processes within our MRO facility. This role serves as the organization’s NDT subject matter expert for these methods, ensuring compliance with applicable aerospace standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.

You will develop procedures, certify personnel, audit inspection processes, and provide technical leadership to ensure the integrity and reliability of critical turbine engine components. This position is open on our 1st shift, which is Monday-Thursday from 5:30am-3:30pm.

Pratt & Whitney in Bridgeport, WV is a FAA regulated facility and as such under the U.S. Departments of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the company’s designated Level III authority for Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) and Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI).

• Develop, review, approve, and maintain NDT procedures and work instructions.

Inspection Program Oversight

• Ensure proper execution of MPI and FPI inspections for turbine engine components including castings, forgings, machined parts, and assemblies.

• Approve techniques for surface discontinuity detection including crack, seam, lap, and porosity indications.

• Evaluate inspection results and provide technical disposition support for engineering and quality teams.

Personnel Qualification & Training

• Train, examine, and certify Level I and Level II NDT personnel in MPI and FPI methods.

• Maintain qualification records and certification documentation in accordance with aerospace regulatory standards.

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to inspection teams.

Process Control & Compliance

• Ensure inspection equipment, materials, and processes meet required specifications and calibration standards.

• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to NDT processes, defect detection capability, and inspection efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Customer representatives to resolve technical inspection issues.

• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to NDT findings.

• Participate in new product introduction (NPI) activities and inspection planning

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 5 years of NDT experience, with significant hands on experience in aerospace or other manufacturing facility, OR an Associates Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience, OR a High School Diploma/GED equivalent and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience

• Current or previous Level III certification in MPI and FPI under ASNT

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior experience supporting aerospace OEMs or MRO environments.

• Familiarity with additional NDT methods (UT, RT, ET) is a plus.

• Prior experience supporting customer or regulatory audits

• Previous experience certifying NDT personnel

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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