Pratt & Whitney (P&W) has inaugurated its new 845,000 ft² facility in Oklahoma City, further establishing its position as the company's largest military engines field location. The US$255 million investment will enable Pratt & Whitney to meet the growing demands of both U.S. and international defence customers for engines such as the F135, F117, TF33, F100 and F119.
“Oklahoma City is the heart of our global sustainment network for Pratt & Whitney's Military Engines business and plays a critical role on every single one of our programmes,” said Jill Albertelli, president of Military Engines at Pratt & Whitney. “This new facility will serve as a hub for all of our military engine programmes and allow us to better support our customers and their missions.”
The Oklahoma City site currently employs over 500 full-time staff, along with an additional 500 contract and partner employees. The new investment will create a further 100 full-time positions over the next five years, expanding the site's capabilities and workforce.
The facility features cutting-edge automation and advanced technologies to streamline operations, improving accuracy, speed and cost-effectiveness. It also incorporates LEED-certified energy-efficient systems and waste reduction processes, reflecting RTX's commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency.
Located next to Tinker Air Force Base, the largest maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility for the U.S. Department of Defense, the new site will enhance the business' global sustainment network and support the public-private partnership between Pratt & Whitney and the U.S. Air Force. This strategic location will ensure the facility is well-positioned to meet the current and future sustainment needs of engines used in aircraft such as the F-35, F-22, C-17, B-52, E-3, F-15, F-16 and more.
