Powerplant Technician- Jet Engine Assembly and Overhaul

About the role

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.

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

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
• Must be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining
• Must be able to prove U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee or refugee status)
• Role may involve high risk or hazardous operations, working with chemicals, and shifts beyond a standard workweek

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• Industry competitive pay, benefits, and paid time off
• Relocation bonus provided (distance requirement to be met)
• Interview travel costs covered
• Professional development and challenging careers
• Robust assessment and evaluation process