Date Posted:

2026-04-02
Country:

United States of America:

Location:

US-MI-HOLT-PLANT 5 ~ 1781 Holloway Dr ~ PLANT 5
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:

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:

Pratt & Whitney Holt (PWAA) part of the Fan Module center produces GTF Fan Blades. The site is comprised of approximately 300 hourly employees and 40 salary employees. PW Holt is part of the PW Auto Air group. PWAA comprises MRO operations.

The General Manager is responsible for all aspects of operations and delivery with direct responsibility of Quality, EH&S, CORE, Engineering, Materials, Finance, and Facilities in support of operations. The General Manager will work collaboratively with other Pratt & Whitney businesses in Michigan and East Hartford for alignment on initiatives and shared resources such as HR. The General Manager will be responsible for maximizing productivity and has responsibility for the entire operational unit across functional areas and will be accountable for budget, staffing, and operational results. Additionally, the general manager will lead successful relations with the union representatives member of IAM. This is the key leadership role for the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing strategic plans for PW Holt in alignment with Fan Module Center and the MC&O LRP and AOP planning cycles

• Collaborate with fellow GMs at Aftermarket PW sites to ensure unity for Michigan-level initiatives

• Supporting all EH&S efforts and complying with all applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules

• Supporting the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed safety goals

• Developing and maintaining a relationship with the bargaining unit IAM

• Developing key personnel to maintain continued organizational strength and succession

• Demonstrating ethical leadership and compliance

• Supporting all employee survey efforts

• Collaborate and monitor the Fan blade value stream for key components

• Achieving cost of poor quality (COPQ) goals

• Developing capacity planning models for manpower and equipment while resolving any constraints

• Solving technical problems including improvement of tools and fixtures, equipment failures, and manufacturing process problems

• Driving productivity and on-time delivery (OTD)

• Managing a team of functional managers by providing leadership and direction with an emphasis on team building through effective communications

• Supporting Continuous Improvement (CORE) efforts

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 14 years prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum of 12 years experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Previous experience supervising a production workforce with proven leadership skills and experience

• Results-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong strategic thinking, business judgment, innovation, and team building skills

• Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills

• Experience managing both hourly and salaried employees

• Significant leadership experience in a unionized environment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP software applications

• Experience in the aviation or aerospace industry

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

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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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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