Military DoD SkillBridge Internship - Maintenance Technician

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.

About the role

The Maintenance Technician will be required to follow procedures and document work, hold safety in the highest regard, be highly motivated, willing to learn & required to perform preventative/ corrective maintenance, in accordance with a total preventative maintenance (TPM) program, on various types of Commercial Jet Engine Test Cell equipment.

Military backgrounds in aircraft maintenance, avionics, electrical/mechanical systems, power generation, or ground support equipment align well with this role.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance Inspections
• Corrective Maintenance Repair
• Failure Analysis
• Operation of Specialized Equipment
• Setup, installation, calibration, documentation, and operation of analog and digital instrumentation, data acquisition, and processing systems
• Contributing to the investigation, correction and documentation of instrumentation or system malfunctions
• Actively participate in multi-skills development
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs
• Assist with safety and environmental inspections to maintain facility compliance

Basic Qualifications

• Active Military personnel on their last 180 days of military service
• Associate’s degree in a technical field from an accredited school or institution {OR High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 2 years of technical experience (including experience in industrial maintenance)
• Physical requirements: Regularly lift/push/pull up to [50] lbs, stand/walk for extended periods; climb ladders/stands; work at heights and in high‑noise environments; wear required PPE (hearing/eye protection, safety footwear, etc.)

Desired Characteristics

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Ability to perform in a self-directed team environment
• Ability and willingness to work weekend shifts when required
• Ability to interpret building drawings, electrical, and mechanical schematics
• Capable of working from procedures
• Experience in an industrial maintenance environment
• Strong Mechanical, Electrical, and Hydraulic Skills
• Instrumentation and PLC controls experience
• Experience with hoist systems and their controls
• Experience with maintenance of industrial electrical systems
• Experience with NFPA 70E
• Experience with operation of mobile equipment (forklift, telehandler, personnel lift)
• Computerized maintenance management experience (Ex. Maximo, Oracle, SAP)
• Strong troubleshooting experience

Additional information

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 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No