Powerplant Technician- Jet Engine Assembly and Overhaul

GE Aerospace • Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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 (A&P Certification is accepted)
• Proof of FAA Powerplant certification required to start

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED