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RTX SkillBridge Fellowship Program Collins Aerospace | Pratt & Whitney | Raytheon | RTX CorporateProgram OverviewRTX’s Enterprise SkillBridge Fellowship Program provides transitioning service members with structured civilian workforce training opportunities across RTX business units, including Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon, and RTX Corporate.Participants approved into the RTX SkillBridge Fellowship Program are assigned to a fellowship opportunity within Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon, or RTX Corporate based on workforce demand, operational needs, technical background, location availability, security requirements, and participant experience. RTX SkillBridge fellowships are designed to provide structured hands-on learning, civilian workforce integration, mentorship, and real-world industry exposure while allowing RTX teams to assess, develop, and prepare participants for full-time employment opportunities aligned to long-term business and mission needs.RTX recognizes the value transitioning service members bring through leadership, accountability, technical expertise, mission focus, adaptability, operational excellence, and commitment to service. The RTX SkillBridge Fellowship Program is designed to help participants translate military experience into meaningful civilian career pathways while continuing to support missions tied to national security, aerospace innovation, advanced manufacturing, defense operations, and global readiness.
Potential Fellowship AreasRTX SkillBridge fellows may support learning and training opportunities in areas including, but not limited to:• Engineering and Systems Engineering • Manufacturing and Production Operations • Aerospace Maintenance and Sustainment • Supply Chain and Logistics • Program and Project Management • Cybersecurity and Information Technology • Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) • Quality and Continuous Improvement • Skilled Trades and Technical Operations • Finance, Contracts, and Business Operations • Human Resources and Talent Acquisition • Environmental Health and Safety • Data Analytics and Digital Technologies • Procurement and Supplier Management • Facilities and Infrastructure OperationsTraining opportunities vary by business unit and role requirements and support onsite participation depending on operational and security requirements.What Participants Will LearnParticipants will receive hands-on exposure to civilian operations within one of the world’s leading aerospace and defense companies while developing professional experience aligned to long-term career success.Learning objectives may include (but not limited to):• Translating military leadership and technical experience into civilian industry application • Understanding aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, defense, and enterprise operations • Exposure to advanced technologies, mission-critical programs, and operational systems • Cross-functional collaboration within large-scale enterprise environments • Professional communication and civilian workforce integration • Exposure to operational excellence and continuous improvement practices • Mentorship and professional development from RTX leaders and industry professionals • Career readiness aligned to long-term workforce opportunities within aerospace and defense industriesRTX Mission and ValuesRTX is committed to helping defend freedoms, strengthen national security, advance aviation, and solve complex global challenges through innovation, collaboration, accountability, and mission execution.RTX values trust, respect, safety, accountability, collaboration, and innovation. Military service aligns directly with these values, and RTX remains committed to supporting transitioning service members as they continue their professional journey beyond active-duty service.The RTX SkillBridge Fellowship Program reflects RTX’s continued investment in veterans, military families, workforce readiness, leadership development, and the future defense industrial workforce.Why RTX SkillBridgeRTX offers transitioning service members the opportunity to learn within a globally recognized aerospace and defense enterprise supporting some of the nation’s most critical missions and technologies.Participants benefit from:• Structured civilian workforce training aligned to real business operations • Exposure to aerospace, aviation, defense, manufacturing, and enterprise environments • Mentorship and professional development opportunities • Experience supporting mission-driven teams and technologies • Opportunities aligned to current and future workforce needs across RTX business units • Consideration for full-time employment opportunities upon successful completion of the fellowshipEligibility RequirementsApplicants must:• Be active-duty military members approved for participation under DoD SkillBridge guidance • Be within 180 days of separation or retirement • Obtain command approval prior to participation • Meet applicable technical, operational, travel, education, and security requirements associated with the assigned fellowship opportunity • Be projected to receive an honorable dischargeLocationsRTX SkillBridge fellowship opportunities are available nationwide based on current operational and workforce needs across Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon, and RTX Corporate locations.Primary RTX locations may include (but not limited to):AlabamaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutFloridaGeorgiaIndianaIowaMassachusettsMississippiNorth CarolinaOklahomaPennsylvaniaTexasVirginiaAdditional U.S. locations based on business needsEqual Opportunity StatementRTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans consistent with applicable federal laws and regulations.
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