F135 Technical Instructor (Onsite)

Job description

**Date Posted:**

2025-10-21
**Country:**

United States of America
**Location:**

PW234: Eglin AFB F35 ATC 1416 Lighting Way
, Eglin AFB, FL, 32542 USA
**Position Role Type:**

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​
**Security Clearance:**

DoD Clearance: Secret

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?

F135 engine instructors provide propulsion knowledge and skill training to operators of the F-35 aircraft.

Working at the Academic Training Center on Eglin AFB, FL, instructors provide critical engine construction and operation information as well as significant hands-on training to ensure graduates can maintain their respective assets.

Additionally, F135 instructors sustain the F-35 propulsion training courseware and devices through physical visits to various training locations, both domestic and international.

**What You Will Do:**

+ Deliver propulsion system curriculum in academic and laboratory environments on engine description and theory of operation, engine inspection, and unit level sustainment emphasizing safety and aviation maintenance program compliance and other duties as needed.
+ Apply knowledge of Export Administration Regulations and International Traffic in Arms Regulations in determining controlled information export to international customers maintaining all export records in a continuously auditable condition.
+ Conduct periodic reviews of curriculum and course materials documenting areas of obsolescence and inaccuracies for action by the curriculum development group.
+ Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on training engines, training mock-ups, support equipment and hand tools at Eglin AFB, and conduct periodic on-site assessments of remote training sites at various domestic and international locations.
+ International and domestic travel is approximately 20%.

**Qualifications You Must Have:**

+ Bachelor’s degree in related field or, associate’s degree or two years of post-high school training and a minimum of 9 years of prior jet engine experience, with four years of specific F135 experience in teaching, flight-line, back-shop, depot operations, Field Service Engineer, or Customer Service Engineer.
+ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information for this program.
+ The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required.

**Qualifications We Prefer:**

+ Advanced degree or training certification in a related field.
+ Military instructor experience (NEC 9502 or AFSC 8T000), or civilian equivalent.
+ Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical customers in front of various sized domestic and international audiences.
+ F135 test cell experience.

**Learn More & Apply Now!**

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: Onsite

Onsite: Employees who are working in onsite roles will primarily work onsite.

This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

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 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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