F135 Depot Engine Manager - Expat Japan (Mizuho) - (On-site)

Date Posted:

2026-08-18

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

This is an exciting opportunity for a F135 Depot Engine Manager to join the F135 Sustainment team that is focused on engine repair and overhaul at our overseas depot locations product readiness during rapid fleet growth, activation of multiple depot locations while supporting the 1st scheduled overhaul maintenance. This position’s responsibilities as Depot Engine Manager Specialist are critical to the successful production of modules in support of F135 fleet readiness. This role will be an expat position located onsite at our Japan MRO&U location. Success will require strong cross-functional teaming skills due to interaction with multiple internal and external organizations (MESO Operations Partnership, Quality, JPO, and Engineering). The preferred candidate needs to excel in teaming, innovation, communication and focus on results

What You Will Do

• Initialize and load propulsion system hardware into the P&W engine maintenance management system (MXI)

• Review and validate all life limited parts removal and installation records

• Confirm timely and accurate life usage data update and develop Shop Visit Reports

• Track propulsion system configuration changes

• Document significant maintenance actions

• Generate forecast reports as required to manage daily maintenance and operation

• Host Pre and Post Dock meeting

What You Will Learn

• Tactical and Strategic operations at an International F135 Depot

• Program Management tool development

• RLPM activities

• Leadership in a highly functional matrix organization

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree

• 5 years of administrative experience, including experience working in a team environment; or an advanced degree with 3 years of administrative experience, including experience working in a team environment; or an associate’s degree with 7 years of administrative experience, including experience working in a team environment; or, in lieu of a degree, 9 years of experience in Aviation Production/Depot-Level Maintenance.

• 10% Travel When On-Site at international location

• May require up front travel for training prior to departing for overseas assignment

• Must be able to commit to a minimum 3-year assignment

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with Aircraft engine maintenance and MRO

• Previous experience with MXI or other industry maintenance management system

• Excellent business ethics, communication, listening, business discernment and teaming skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word

• JCL 2 certification

Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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 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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