F135 International Depot Program Manager - (Onsite)
Date Posted: 2026-08-10 | Location: East Hartford, CT (Onsite) | U.S. citizenship required for security clearance (DoD Secret, active and existing clearance required after day 1).
About the Role
The F135 International Depot Program Manager will use self-initiative and judgment to identify problems and provide planning and guidance for F135 Maintenance Management. You will oversee the programmatic supplier relationship between Pratt & Whitney (P&W) and the depot’s respective Product Support Provider (PSP) to meet all contractual requirements, collaborating with other P&W value streams to achieve F135 Program goals.
Responsibilities
- Represent the customer to both P&W and PSP teams supporting the respective depot.
- Provide program management direction to a large cross-functional team of experienced leaders, ensuring quality and consistency in solving site issues.
- Engage key stakeholders to resolve constraints and establish improvement plans for contractual performance.
- Maintain quality and consistency of service by documenting and identifying trends in customer and supplier service needs.
- Manage the statement of work and optimize strategies to efficiently meet contractual requirements.
- Own financial commitments, including Purchase Order placement and invoicing from the PSP, and ensure the site’s contract budgetary needs are communicated and addressed with Control Account Managers.
- Review annual cost proposals based on workload for reasonableness and drive negotiation discussions for both the prime contract and the PSP.
- Provide supervisory oversight of the site’s Depot Engine Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Engineering, Management, or a Technical degree.
- 10 years of combined program management, leadership, and/or technical experience (or an Advanced degree with 7 years of equivalent experience).
- 5 years of propulsion experience.
- U.S. citizenship (required for DoD security clearance).
- Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance (required after day 1).
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong communication and leadership skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
- Adaptability and ability to prioritize in a dynamic work environment.
- Problem-solving skills with a focus on data-based solutions.
- Results-driven mindset to meet customer and business needs.
- Familiarity with F135 Production/Depot-level maintenance.
Pay
The salary range for this role is $132,400 – $251,600 USD. The range reflects all experience levels, and RTX considers factors such as role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills when extending an offer.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Flexible work schedules (where applicable).
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee Scholar Program (education support).
- Parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
- Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role level, business unit performance, and company performance).