About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity for high school students to gain hands-on experience at the Pratt & Whitney Columbus Engine Center. You will work under the guidance of Engine Center Supervisors to support engine maintenance and repair operations. This is a part-time, on-site position.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the disassembly and assembly of engines, engine sections, and accessories.
- Help clean engine parts and components.
- Perform visual checks to assess the condition of parts for continued use.
- Learn basic inspection techniques to support your career development.
- Manage tools and tooling to ensure they are serviceable before and after use, and report any issues.
- Comply with all safety and continuous improvement policies, procedures, and training requirements.
- Support committee activities as needed.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled as a high school senior.
- Enrollment in the Certified Manufacturing or Machining Program at Columbus Technical School or a local high school.
- Previous machining or vocational training.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
Location & details#
- Location: Midland, Georgia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, part-time internship.
About RTX
RTX operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The organization consists of three primary businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon. It produces advanced sensors, aircraft engines, and defense systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia and employs over 10,000 people.
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