F135 Depot Program Manager – Southeast Region (Onsite)

Location: US-FL-JACKSONVILLE-WASP-CUST ~ FRCSE JAX Wasp St ~ JAX WASP (External Site)

 Position Role Type: Onsite

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

 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.

Provide F135 Program Management support for depot maintenance activities at West Palm Beach (WPB), Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE), NAS Jacksonville, and Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Monitor production performance and key performance indicators to ensure compliance with customer requirements, maintenance objectives, and contractual commitments. Act as the primary interface and point of escalation for technical, material, engineering, and repair challenges impacting depot production performance. Communicate production status, risks, recovery plans, and key issues to F135 Sustainment leadership and stakeholders to support timely decision-making. Support enterprise planning, contract, and proposal activities by collecting and validating depot capacity, readiness, and production inputs, including development of Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and support of customer negotiations. Collaborate across Pratt & Whitney, government, and depot partner organizations to ensure alignment and successful execution of F135 sustainment priorities. Ability to collaborate across multiple organizations and integrate key stakeholder requirements to achieve program objectives. Strong communication, presentation, and data management skills.

20–25% What You Will Learn You will gain invaluable exposure to F135 depot maintenance program, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the readiness and sustainment of the F-135 fleet. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, optimize maintenance turnaround times, and enhance overall depot efficiency. By leveraging data-driven insights and engaging with key stakeholders, including military customers and industry partners, you will directly impact the performance and reliability of one of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft, shaping the future of F135 depot operations to meet the evolving demands of the global F-35 fleet.

You Must Have Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, management, or business 10 years of project management, program management, operations management experience; or an advanced degree with 7 years of project management, program management, operations management experience. Experience supporting aircraft propulsion systems, engine maintenance operations, depot maintenance, military sustainment programs, or aerospace production environments. 2 years experience in leadership, judgment, influencing, negotiating, and stakeholder management skills. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance is required;