Powerplant Technician- Jet Engine Assembly and Overhaul

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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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

OTHSAL

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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 Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Relocation Assistance Provided:
Yes