Airline Project Manager Jobs in Springfield, MA (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-04-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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 information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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 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.

Aftermarket & Sustainment Engineering (ASE) is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Project Engineer who is leading repair development projects across commercial engines.

In this role, you will be working with Technical Leads, Repair Development and Structures Engineering, Program Managers, Chiefs, Validation Engineering/ODA and ASE customers – like component repair & MRO Shops as well as Airlines to ensure timely execution on assigned repair development projects.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the Project Engineering Discipline in planning and tracking Projects to achieve optimal efficiency and establish best practice in project planning.
• Lead the triaging, planning, tracking and reporting progress for assigned repair case work.
• Interface with the ASE Program Managers and Discipline Managers on schedule, budget and performance.
• Drive for excellence in on-time delivery.
• Support PW-internal and external repair businesses and/or engine centers.
• Identify risk and manage risk reduction efforts
• Drive continuous improvement activities and robust root cause investigations to ensure ASE and P&W continue to deliver world class customer and shareholder value

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, or Engineering and minimum 8+ years of related experience or an Advanced degree and minimum 5+ years.
• Project Engineering experience.
• Experience managing risk, cost, quality, and schedule for programs with domestic and international customers.
• Experience executing a long-term strategy, partnering with customers and internal stakeholders to execute that strategy.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in aerospace or similarly complex, safety-critical industries.
• Proven success working with cross-functional engineering teams through the full product lifecycle—from proposal and concept to production and service. 
• Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), budgeting, and resource planning
• Demonstrated experience managing programs and experience in managing program staffing, assignments, and resources.
• Relevant shop experience, either OEM or component repair.

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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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