Workers at Raytheon subsidiary Pratt and Whitney work on a jet engine assembly line in this undated handout photo. Image courtesy of United Technologies.

Pratt & Whitney will shift most of the employees at its East Hartford headquarters campus to predominantly remote work, according to a company announcement.

“Like every organization, we had to rapidly adjust to a new normal,” company President Chris Calio said in a statement. “For our office-based employees, the transition to remote work in March 2020 was disruptive. But it caused us to redesign how we get work done, allowing our employees the greatest flexibility while preserving collaboration – and we’re now carrying those benefits into the future.”

The company, now a division of Raytheon Technologies, said “the majority” of workers would primarily work remotely, “with the ability to return to a physical Pratt & Whitney facility when needed.” In statements to local media, the company clarified that up to 80 percent of its 8,250 salaried workers will be impacted. Production line employees and workers on classified programs will continue to work in the office.

The company has hired design firm ASD | SKY to revamp its offices to add collaboration spaces.

“We are creating a world-class work experience for everyone now and in the years to come,” Jill Albertelli, Pratt & Whitney’s senior vice president for Transformation & Strategy, said in a statement. “Our employees are not only designing the future of aviation but also the future of how we work. It looks different, because it is different and it is a significant culture shift for the company. However, with this change comes a unique opportunity to redefine where work gets done, how we collaborate with colleagues and provide flexibility for our employees.”