GTF Flight Operations Engineer

RTX

Flight Operations Engineer working with airline customers and airframe manufacturers to improve in-flight engine operation. Developing procedures, conducting audits, and supporting technical inquiries related to engine performance.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeConnecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
8+ years of engineering experience or 5+ years with an advanced degree
Private Pilot license is required
U.S. citizenship is required
Ability to travel worldwide (~10%), sometimes on short notice
5 years of engine related technical experience preferred
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

engine operationoperating instructionsengine performance analysisengineering studiesin-flight operational proceduresengine systemsPW engine modelstechnical writingdata recordingflight audits

Soft Skills

self-motivationindependent workeffective presentationscommunicationproblem resolutioncoordinationmeeting facilitationcustomer supporttechnical verbalizationteam collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineeringBachelor's degree in aerospace engineeringPrivate Pilot licenseAirline Transport Pilot license