On Wing Support Test Technician (SkillBridge Internship)

About the role

GE Aerospace's On Wing Support test facility in Pittsburgh, PA tests GE and CFM commercial engines and is looking for a SkillBridge intern. The Military DoD SkillBridge program lets active-duty Service members gain civilian work experience through industry training or internships during the last 180 days of service, under Department of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Participants are not paid by GE Aerospace because they continue to receive military pay and benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Perform shipping and receiving, prepping, de-prepping, inspection and testing of aircraft engines according to Standard Work and applicable technical references.
• Carry out engine testing, maintenance, inspection and troubleshooting procedures in line with Standard Work, repair station manuals, GE policies and regulations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams such as EHS, quality, engineering, planning and materials.
• Follow technical references such as Aircraft Maintenance Manuals and Engine Illustrated Parts Catalogs, and GE's flight deck fundamentals and site manuals.
• Document work and book time in the site's ERP software, and help with shop and housekeeping duties.

Required profile

• Active military personnel on their last 180 days of service.
• High school diploma or GED.
• FAA Powerplant Mechanic certification or FAA Form 8610-2, with the ability to obtain a Powerplant license before the internship starts.
• Preliminary Review, Designated Inspector and Equipment Operations clearances.
• Previous commercial high-bypass turbofan engine testing experience, including prepping, de-prepping, test cell or on-wing testing, line maintenance, engine changes, LRU removal and installation, and troubleshooting.
• Proven leadership experience and a background in or familiarity with SAP, Oasis or a similar ERP software.
• Knowledge of borescope inspection.

Required skills

• Borescope inspection
• SAP, Oasis or similar ERP software
• Equipment operation: forklift, overhead crane, transporter and tug

The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information, so U.S. person status must be provable. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers professional development and competitive compensation; relocation assistance is not provided.