Military Maintenance & Sustainment Test Leader

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

72d•Onsite

About The Position

The Military Maintenance & Sustainment Test Leader will lead the development and implementation of strategies to plan and execute GE Aerospace Edison Works propulsion system test support capabilities. This role encompasses all aspects of maintenance, logistics and sustainment activities required to ensure seamless engine testing operations within an Integrated Product Support (IPS) framework. You will play a critical role in identifying and mitigating maintenance and sustainment-related disruptions to engine testing and test campaigns. The ideal candidate is motivated self-starter who excels in dynamic, fast paced environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college + Minimum of 5 years of Identifying maintenance and sustainment requirements and strategies to enable military propulsion system testing and test campaigns.
Familiarity of U.S. military organizations, maintenance and sustainment processes and procedures, and the DoD's IPS elements
Familiarity with turbine engine systems and demonstrated knowledge of logistics and sustainment processes for military turbine engines
Familiarity with military aircraft, engine, or aerospace testing requirements and processes
Minimum of 8 years of experience related to the role responsibilities
Minimum of 6 years of military or DoD related industry experience
Minimum of 4 years of relevant propulsion system experience
Ability to work full-time, on-site at GE Aerospace headquarters in Cincinnati, OH; due to security requirements there are very limited work from home or remote opportunities
Ability to travel to customer sites as needed (estimated 10% travel requirement)
This role is restricted to U.S. Citizens
Must have or qualify for a U.S. Government Secret Clearance
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.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree from an accredited college or university
Direct experience working with, or for the U.S. military in the maintenance, operation, testing, or sustainment of aircraft or propulsion systems
Prior military experience as a maintenance officer or enlisted aircraft maintenance technician (tactical aircraft maintenance and aerospace propulsion highly desired)
Experience with maintenance or sustainment of 5th generation military aircraft, such as the F-22 or F-35
Experience in either developmental or operational testing of military systems, including Integrated Test & Evaluation (IT&E) and Initial Operational Test & Evaluation (IOT&E)
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
Demonstrated ability to interface and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex problems
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
Active U.S. Government Secret or Top-Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Identify maintenance and sustainment requirements and strategies to enable military propulsion system testing and test campaigns
Develop detailed maintenance and sustainment technical planning which accounts for cost, schedule, and technical execution
Establish and lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and working groups with internal and external (airframe integrators, military personnel) stakeholders
Lead the authoring of deliverables and technical documents which captures GE Aerospace's approach to fulfilling maintenance and sustainment requirements
Lead the identification of, and monitor the procurement of spare parts required to ensure test campaigns continue uninterrupted
Support the hiring, training, and deployment of Field Service Representatives (FSRs) who will either directly or indirectly report to this position
Support the identification of unique maintenance facility requirements required to enable test objectives
Support the identification of training requirements and the authoring of training related to propulsion system maintenance
Collaborate with the Technical Publications IPT to ensure all technical data is authored and published to support test maintenance activities
Collaborate with the Support Equipment IPT to ensure all support equipment is designed, qualified, and delivered to support test maintenance activities
Work cross-functionally with Maintainability, Reliability, Safety, Supportability, and Human Factors engineers
Partner with the Systems Engineering Test Leader to support engine testing
Provide oversight of and report the status of propulsion system during testing
Performs daily, weekly, and monthly management utilizing GE Aerospace's FLIGHT DECK principles to drive team progress and achieve defined program milestones and objectives

Benefits

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.

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