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Job Description
Powerplant Technician Apprentice (April 2024 Start Date)
Job Description Summary
The Powerplant Technician Apprenticeship Program at GE Aviation in Lafayette, Indiana will provide apprentices with the hands-on experience and 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
Job Description
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
Minimum 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
Additional Information
Flexible shift assignment (1st or 2nd) based on preference and/or team/business need
Industry-competitive pay, benefits, and paid time off
Progression schedule based on service eligibility requirements, training milestones, and self-driven project and training completion
Eligible for pay increase with progression schedule
Robust assessment and evaluation process
Prospective employees are subject to post-offer/pre-employment drug testing. Employees are subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
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
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