Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Production Assembly Mechanic

Job Description Summary
The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a SkillBridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the service member's suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aerospace, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Job Description

This is a challenging opportunity that involves complete assembly, disassembly, and modifications on aircraft engines and major components in accordance with assembly, test, or engineering instructions, specifications, and drawings. You'll set up and operate a variety of standard and specialized tools and a variety of balance machines to perform all types of balancing operations.


You could be a strong military fit for this role if you work on aircraft or turbine engines and their components, are familiar with reading and following technical manuals and have or are eligible for an FAA Powerplant license or 8610-2 from your military experience.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Operate balance equipment and perform functional component and accessory tests as assigned
• Verify work performed is in accordance with technical specifications, manuals, or other quality verification criteria
• Use all types of precision measuring instruments and devices, hand and power tools, shop equipment, and machinery
• Perform comprehensive examinations of hardware for serviceability and airworthiness certification
• Provide routing and the movement of assemblies, hardware, tooling, and other material in support of assigned area
• Maintain records and perform related duties
• Perform functional tests and maintain process controls

Individuals selected for this internship will have the responsibility and authority to carry out all assigned tasks.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Military personnel on their last 180 days of Military service
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in the use of precision measuring instruments
• FAA Power Plant License or FAA Form 8610-2

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in the use of basic hand and power tools
• Experience with computers, applications, and keyboarding

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: No