GTF Flight Operations Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-02-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do:

The Flight Operations Engineer works directly with airline customers, airframe manufacturers and internal disciplines to:

• Develop and maintain Operating Instructions which contain recommendations for in-flight engine operation.

• Support resolution of issues related to in-flight engine operation, coordinate issues with airframe manufacturer’s Flight Operations groups, identify, recommend and evaluate changes to in-flight operational procedures.

• Respond to airline customer and airframe manufacturer inquiries regarding in-flight engine operation and issue all-operators correspondence as necessary.

• Conduct meetings of various types to provide engine operational information to airline pilots and/or flight operations personnel.

• Conduct line rides or flight audits by recording data and observing procedures in the cockpit.

• Support resolution of major aircraft events.

• Ability to create and deliver effective presentations regarding in-flight procedures of interest to flight crews and other technical personnel.

• Perform engine/aircraft engineering studies and report results.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with 8+ years of engineering experience or 5+ years with an advanced degree.

• Private Pilot license is required.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program.

• Ability to travel worldwide (~10%), sometimes on short notice.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 5 years of engine related technical experience including knowledge of large commercial aircraft and engine operation.

• Familiar with engine systems and engine performance as well as PW engine models.

• Engine performance and operability engineering analysis skills highly recommended.

• MS Office skills and Airline Transport Pilot license is preferred

• Position requires self-motivation and ability to work independently.

• Must be able to prepare high quality written work and be able to verbalize technical concepts effectively.

What We Offer:

• Benefits

• Relocation Package

Learn More & Apply Now !

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:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). 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

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 loc