What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Regional Manager, USAF Fleet Support Services (Onsite) position at Pratt & Whitney?
Date Posted:
2025-11-17
Country:
United States of America
Location:
PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA
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:
DoD Clearance: Secret
The USAF Senior Regional Manager supports the F135 Fleet Support and Services, USAF Customer Focal leadership team in managing and overseeing all activities related to the U.S. Air Force’s F-35A aircraft fleet and F135 engine propulsion systems.
The Regional Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and supporting Pratt & Whitney Field Support Engineers (FSE's) stationed at USAF F-35 bases. This includes coordinating with field sites to ensure personnel are properly trained and equipped to deliver the highest level of customer support. The Regional Manager will also monitor propulsion system performance metrics, oversee fleet management plans, and coordinate retrofit and modification activities.
In this role, the Regional Manager ensures customer perspectives and needs are incorporated into sustainment planning and maintains proactive, positive communication with key stakeholders, including the F-35 Joint Program Office, HQ Air Combat Command (ACC), and operational JSF Wings, Groups, and Squadrons. The Regional Manager also tracks and prioritizes propulsion system non-mission capable drivers, ensuring appropriate visibility and action within the F135 Sustainment organization.
Additionally, the Regional Manager collaborates with the F-35 Site Activation Team to support the stand-up of new USAF F-35 squadrons and bases. The role also involves close coordination with the Control Account Manager to ensure appropriate staffing levels for current and future operations, and to oversee labor and travel requirements in support of the F135 program throughout its lifecycle.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, logistics or management disciplines (or related field) is required.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, logistics, or management from an accredited university.
10 years of operational leadership experience, preferably with USAF organizations.
Candidate must possess a US Govt. Secret Clearance or have the ability to secure one for position requirements. Candidates that have had a clearance that has recently lapsed (not more than 2 years) may apply for consideration. Must be a US Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree
USAF logistics experience
Program/Project Management experience
Defense Acquisition Certification or DFAR experience
F35 and F135 experience
ALIS and MXI experience
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 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.
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.
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.
Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project teams.
Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
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 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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2025-11-17
Country:
United States of America
Location:
PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA
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:
DoD Clearance: Secret
The USAF Senior Regional Manager supports the F135 Fleet Support and Services, USAF Customer Focal leadership team in managing and overseeing all activities related to the U.S. Air Force’s F-35A aircraft fleet and F135 engine propulsion systems.
The Regional Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and supporting Pratt & Whitney Field Support Engineers (FSE's) stationed at USAF F-35 bases. This includes coordinating with field sites to ensure personnel are properly trained and equipped to deliver the highest level of customer support. The Regional Manager will also monitor propulsion system performance metrics, oversee fleet management plans, and coordinate retrofit and modification activities.
In this role, the Regional Manager ensures customer perspectives and needs are incorporated into sustainment planning and maintains proactive, positive communication with key stakeholders, including the F-35 Joint Program Office, HQ Air Combat Command (ACC), and operational JSF Wings, Groups, and Squadrons. The Regional Manager also tracks and prioritizes propulsion system non-mission capable drivers, ensuring appropriate visibility and action within the F135 Sustainment organization.
Additionally, the Regional Manager collaborates with the F-35 Site Activation Team to support the stand-up of new USAF F-35 squadrons and bases. The role also involves close coordination with the Control Account Manager to ensure appropriate staffing levels for current and future operations, and to oversee labor and travel requirements in support of the F135 program throughout its lifecycle.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, logistics or management disciplines (or related field) is required.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, logistics, or management from an accredited university.
10 years of operational leadership experience, preferably with USAF organizations.
Candidate must possess a US Govt. Secret Clearance or have the ability to secure one for position requirements. Candidates that have had a clearance that has recently lapsed (not more than 2 years) may apply for consideration. Must be a US Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree
USAF logistics experience
Program/Project Management experience
Defense Acquisition Certification or DFAR experience
F35 and F135 experience
ALIS and MXI experience
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 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.
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.
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.
Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project teams.
Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
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 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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Salary : $124,000 - $250,000