Powerplant Certified Technician - DoD SkillBridge

About the role

GE Aerospace is offering a Powerplant Certified Technician position within the Military DoD SkillBridge program, based in Durham, NC. The program gives Service members civilian work experience through training, apprenticeships 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. The cohort starts in January 2027, and candidates may be interviewed for full-time placement afterward.

Key responsibilities

• Assemble jet engines, including machining and repair operations, using hand tools, specialized tools, equipment and fixtures.
• Work in a team-based environment.
• Work from complex product drawings, manuals, specifications and customer requirements.
• Set up, operate and adjust tools and equipment used in assembly.
• Perform inspections to ensure the quality plan is met.

Required profile

• Active military personnel on their last 180 days before separation, with written authorization from the unit commander.
• Powerplant certification, or possession of the FAA 8610-2 form and ability to obtain a Powerplant license before the program starts.
• Experience working on aircraft or turbine engines and their components, and familiarity with technical manuals.
• Availability to start in January 2027.
• U.S. person status (citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

Required skills

• FAA Powerplant license or 8610-2 form
• Reading and following technical manuals
• Teamwork and willingness to learn new tasks and work flexible hours or shifts

The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; offers are contingent on proof of U.S. person status and, where applicable, a drug screen. Relocation assistance is not provided.