What are the responsibilities and job description for the Powerplant Technician Apprentice position at GE Aviation?
Job Description Summary
The Powerplant Technician Apprenticeship Program at GE Aviation in Lafayette, Indiana will provide apprentices with the hands-on experience and classroom training required to obtain their FAA Repairman certificate and 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 obtain their Repairman certificate. After obtaining the Repairman certificate, the second section of the program is focused on preparing apprentices 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 Repairman certificate (within 24 months) and FAA Powerplant certificate (within 36 months). In this program you will be based at one of GE Aviation’s newest, state-of-the-art facilities in Lafayette, Indiana where we support new jet engine assembly for the LEAP and Passport engines as well as overhaul for the LEAP engine. 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 requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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