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Pratt Whitney, an RTX Business: North Berwick Aero Systems (NBAS)

Company Profile

prattwhitney.com
113 Wells St., North Berwick, ME 03906

Phone: 207.676.4100
Executive General Manager: Ryan Dean
Full-time/ FTE employees: North Berwick is home to more than 2,300 hourly and salary employees
Headquarters: East Hartford, Connecticut
Additional Company Locations: Pratt & Whitney is a global company with locations in the United States, Canada, Poland, China, India, Israel and Singapore. In addition to North Berwick, primary U.S. locations include East Hartford & Middletown, CT., West Palm Beach, FL, Columbus, GA, Asheville, NC, and Lansing, MI.

Pratt & Whitney’s North Berwick Aero Systems facility produces world-class modules, components, and parts for commercial and military engines. With more than 1 million square feet, the plant site is the largest manufacturing facility under one roof in Maine. This site supports the full life cycle of its products from design and development to production, assembly, overhaul, and repair.

To learn more about Pratt & Whitney, visit prattwhitney.com, or follow the company on social media:

Facebook: prattandwhitney
Twitter: @prattandwhitney
LinkedIn: pratt-&-whitney
Instagram: @dependableengines
YouTube: @prattandwhitney

Products: Pratt & Whitney’s North Berwick facility produces modules, components, and parts for commercial and military jet engines. Our site currently manufactures approximately 850 different part numbers and approximately 30 different engine sub-assemblies.

Customers: Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, Lockheed Martin, and our U.S. military and allies.

Ryan Dean, Pratt & Whitney Executive General Manage — PHOTO / COURTESY OF PRATT & WHITNEY

Career/job opportunities: Pratt & Whitney North Berwick offers a variety of positions spanning engineering (design, manufacturing, industrial, quality), operations (machine operation, assembly, leadership), supply chain (materials planning, logistics, delivery assurance, etc.), quality, finance, human resources, and others. At the North Berwick facility there are plenty of opportunities to build a fulfilling career.

Company benefits: Pratt & Whitney offers comprehensive benefits that include healthcare coverage for spouse/domestic partner/family, an Employee Scholar Program with sponsored advanced education / certificate program opportunities and more!

PHOTO / COURTESY OF PRATT & WHITNEY

Community engagement: Pratt & Whitney empowers employees to support community initiatives around the world, focusing on helping people meet basic needs, elevate racial and social equity, and revitalize the environment. In addition, our matching gift and Global Month of Service programs empower our employees to give back to the causes most meaningful to them.

Sustainability: At Pratt & Whitney we’ve been at the forefront of revolutionary advancements in aircraft propulsion technology for 100 years. Technologies for continually driving down fuel burn, reducing noise and emissions, and tapping into new sources of energy, have been paramount to the aviation industry’s success.

PHOTO / COURTESY OF PRATT & WHITNEY
Employee Profiles

Colton Wheeler

Colton Wheeler — PHOTO / COURTESY OF PRATT & WHITNEY

School: Noble High School
Years at company: 7
Position: Production Working Leader

“I began my career at Pratt & Whitney motivated to learn, and I’ve been surrounded by a culture of people willing to train and mentor. I’ve been given multiple opportunities to grow, take on new challenges, and build a career I’m genuinely proud of.”

Mark A. Pelletier

Mark A. Pelletier — PHOTO / COURTESY OF PRATT & WHITNEY

School: Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Operations and Project Management at Southern New Hampshire University
Years at company: 19
Position: Senior Materials Manager

“Working at Pratt & Whitney has allowed me to build a rewarding career close to home. The company’s commitment to training, education, and advancement has supported my growth from the shop floor into leadership, while aligning with my family values and long-term future here in Maine.

Thomas Pagano

Thomas Pagano — PHOTO / COURTESY OF PRATT & WHITNEY

School: Central Connecticut State University, Mechanical Engineering
Years at company: 14
Position: Industrial Engineering Manager and Transitions Manager

“Pratt & Whitney offers unlimited opportunities to grow and learn technically and professionally. Throughout my career I’ve been fortunate enough to do both and be a part of amazing teams within our organization. The culture and problem-solving capacity at the North Berwick site are truly second to none.”

Amanda Curtis

Amanda Curtis — PHOTO / COURTESY OF PRATT & WHITNEY

School: Biddeford High School
Years at company: 9
Position: Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations

“Pratt & Whitney is a place of growth and opportunity. We exemplify the phrase ‘hard work and determination pay off.’ I’m proud to be a part of a corporation that looks within and truly sees the potential of their employees. I’m looking forward to advancing my career at Pratt & Whitney.”