About the role
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 (A&P Certification is accepted) 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 may encounter high risk or hazardous operations, working with chemicals, and/or include working shifts beyond a standard workweek. As such, a requirement of the role is to be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining.
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)). Additional Information 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. GE Aerospace 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