Powerplant Technician Apprentice

Job Description Summary

The Powerplant Technician Apprenticeship Program at GE Aerospace in Lafayette, Indiana will provide apprentices with the hands-on experience and classroom training required to obtain their FAA Powerplant certificate. The program is divided into two sections. The first section is structured with key training and progression milestones to ensure the apprentice meets the standards to be eligible to test for their FAA Powerplant certificate. Apprentices will have access to expansive learning opportunities led by experienced aviation and engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) professionals at GE. GE will provide the resources and guidance during this program to enable your success. Continued employment throughout the program is contingent upon obtaining your FAA Powerplant certificate (within 36 months). In this program you will be based at one of GE Aerospace’s newest, state-of-the-art facilities in Lafayette, Indiana where we support overhaul for the LEAP engine as well as new jet engine assembly for the LEAP and Passport engines. We have a teaming structure, which means we’re made up of multiple self-directed teams that operate as interconnected business units driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. This structure offers our team members a high degree of flexibility and professional development. As a Powerplant Technician Apprentice, you’ll be supporting our MRO business and will have the opportunity to build a fulfilling aviation career at GE.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Maintain, repair, and overhaul jet engines
• Drive team safety and quality investigations and corrective actions
• Participate in a flexible, team-based workforce
• Work on a team and take an active role in sitewide decision-making
• Cross-train and learn multiple job scopes
• Utilize planning software and various computer programs on a daily basis
• Work under the direction of powerplant certificated technicians
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• At least three years of manufacturing or mechanical experience required
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Prioritizes safety and quality
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a self-directed team environment
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative
• Openness to give and receive feedback across different levels of employees
• Ability to make, and accept responsibility for, decisions
• Willingness to work in multiple roles with varied responsibilities
• Critical thinking capability and maturity of judgement
• Maintenance and repair experience preferred
  
  

This role may encounter high risk or hazardous operations, working with chemicals, and/or include working shifts beyond a standard workweek. As such, a requirement of the role is to be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No