Powerplant Technician- Jet Engine Assembly and Overhaul
Job description
Job Description Summary
Job Description
At the Lafayette Engine Facility, our technicians are more than jet engine mechanics. We're a teaming site made up of multiple teams that operate as interconnected business units driving their team’s safety, quality, and delivery goals. This structure offers our team members a high degree of flexibility and professional development. In this role 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. As a Lafayette Technician, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop in unlimited ways.
Roles and Responsibilities
Drive team safety and quality investigations and corrective actions
Participate in a flexible workforce
Work on a team & take an active role in sitewide decision-making
Assemble, repair, and overhaul jet engines
Cross-train and learn multiple job scopes
Utilize planning software and various computer programs on a daily basis
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma / GED
FAA Powerplant certificate OR current program enrollment to obtain Powerplant certification OR equivalent military experience performing aircraft maintenance AND eligibility to pursue Powerplant certification
Proof of FAA Powerplant certification required to start
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 teach and coach others
Ability to make, and accept responsibility for, decisions
Willingness to work in multiple roles with varied responsibilities
Critical thinking capability, maturity of judgement
Additional Information
Flexible shift assignment (1st or 2nd) based on team and business need
Industry competitive pay, benefits, and paid time off
Relocation bonus provided (distance requirement to be met)
Interview travel costs covered
Progression schedule based on service eligibility requirements and self-driven project and training completion
Eligible for pay increase with progression schedule within 12 months
Robust assessment and evaluation process
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
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: Yes
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