What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rutland Summer Intern 2026 position at GE Aerospace?
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Here at GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. GE Aerospace interns at our Rutland, VT site, will gain exposure to varied areas of manufacturing and support services for a world class airfoil manufacturer. The 2026 summer internship opportunity is expected to start in June 2026 (dependent on school schedules) and last around 8-10 weeks. The workweek is a 40-hour week, 8 hrs./day, Mon-Fri. Shifts begin between 6am and 7am each day, although some may vary based on the team.
Our 2026 summer internship placements include opportunities for local students and recent graduates in maintenance, AutoCAD, IT, engineers, safety, and finance. Experienced leaders will mentor interns and ensure learning during their assignments. Interns will build functional skills through structured and challenging hands-on experience. Pay will be $20/hr. for high school level interns and $22/hr. for college level interns.
Qualifications/Requirements
Must be at least 16 years old and enrolled in high school, have a HS diploma or equivalent education completed within the last 6 months, be enrolled in a relevant college program, or have completed a relevant college study program within the last 6 months.
Preference will be given to applicants who have studied in or recently completed a relevant technical program or have recently taken courses relevant to the internship.
Background check, drug screen and physical required. Candidates under 18 years of age need parent/guardian approval.
Desired Characteristics
A strong commitment to career in aerospace or STEM career
An analytical approach to problem solving
Willingness and ability to learn from others
Demonstrated leadership skills
Collaborative team player
Excellent interpersonal skills
Desire to work in a fast paced ever changing environment
The Starting pay for the position is 20/hr. this posting is expected to close on 12/31/2026
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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
Job Description
Here at GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. GE Aerospace interns at our Rutland, VT site, will gain exposure to varied areas of manufacturing and support services for a world class airfoil manufacturer. The 2026 summer internship opportunity is expected to start in June 2026 (dependent on school schedules) and last around 8-10 weeks. The workweek is a 40-hour week, 8 hrs./day, Mon-Fri. Shifts begin between 6am and 7am each day, although some may vary based on the team.
Our 2026 summer internship placements include opportunities for local students and recent graduates in maintenance, AutoCAD, IT, engineers, safety, and finance. Experienced leaders will mentor interns and ensure learning during their assignments. Interns will build functional skills through structured and challenging hands-on experience. Pay will be $20/hr. for high school level interns and $22/hr. for college level interns.
Qualifications/Requirements
Must be at least 16 years old and enrolled in high school, have a HS diploma or equivalent education completed within the last 6 months, be enrolled in a relevant college program, or have completed a relevant college study program within the last 6 months.
Preference will be given to applicants who have studied in or recently completed a relevant technical program or have recently taken courses relevant to the internship.
Background check, drug screen and physical required. Candidates under 18 years of age need parent/guardian approval.
Desired Characteristics
A strong commitment to career in aerospace or STEM career
An analytical approach to problem solving
Willingness and ability to learn from others
Demonstrated leadership skills
Collaborative team player
Excellent interpersonal skills
Desire to work in a fast paced ever changing environment
The Starting pay for the position is 20/hr. this posting is expected to close on 12/31/2026
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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
Salary : $20 - $22