Date Posted:

2026-07-13



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-G ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG G



Position Role Type:

Onsite



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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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

The Associate Director, GTF MRO Network Repair Ramp Readiness is a critical leader responsible for driving the execution of the global GTF MRO industrial strategy across DSP (component repair) operations. The role leads capacity ramp modeling, network ramp performance visibility, readiness planning, and cross‑functional alignment to ensure the GTF MRO network can meet repair demand and support the continued fleet growth.

Operating in a highly matrixed environment, the Associate Director partners closely with Commercial Aftermarket, Commercial Engine Operations, Programs, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and internal and partner repair shops. The role develops integrated capacity models, leads ramp performance governance routines, and drives coordinated actions across sites and to ensure stable output, readiness and long-range network health.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, refinement, alignment, and execution of integrated DSP capacity ramp models, readiness assessments, and throughput projections used across planning cycles.
• Drive cross‑functional engagement to validate assumptions, identify risks, and ensure consistency across Commercial Operations, Programs, Supply Chain, and shop operations.
• Lead network product introduction performance visibility and governance, including creation of dashboards, key performance indicators, and senior leadership reporting.
• Identify network‑level constraints and lead coordination of recovery actions across internal and partner MRO shops.
• Conduct scenario modeling to inform industrial ramp strategies, shop visit planning, mitigation actions, and routing decisions.
• Support load balancing decisions through detailed analysis of shop capacity ramp, turnaround performance, and WIP health.
• Develop and present strategic insights, recommendations, and action plans to the senior Operations leadership.
• Contribute to long‑range industrial planning, including capability growth, capital planning inputs, and future network configuration.
• Partner with shop leadership to ensure alignment to network expectations, performance targets, and improvement commitments.
• Provide current status and mitigation opportunities on repair readiness to materials value stream to support comprehensive material strategies

Qualifications You Must Have

• Advanced Degree and 10+ years of experience in MRO operations, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, aftermarket, operational planning or general aerospace industry experience; OR Bachelor’s Degree and 12+ years of relevant industry experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, supply chain, business, or related field.
• Experience with engine MRO operations, component repair, or engine overhaul processes.
• Knowledge of GTF fleet dynamics, reliability trends, and aftermarket support requirements.
• Experience leading cross‑functional performance or readiness governance.
• Familiarity with industrial readiness, capital planning, or long‑range operational strategy.
• Advanced degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in capacity modeling, throughput analysis, and operational performance management.
• Proven ability to lead in a complex, matrixed environment with broad range of cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication, and executive‑level presentation skills.
• Ability to synthesize large data sets to provide clear, actionable recommendations.

What’s 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.

Learn More and Apply Today!

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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