SkillBridge Allied Trades Specialist (MOS 91E) - Welder/Inspector

About the role

GE Aerospace is offering a SkillBridge apprenticeship for active-duty Service members in their final 180 days of service. The program gives Service members civilian work experience through industry training, apprenticeships or internships under Department of Defense Instruction 1322.29, with up to 180 days of permissive duty to train full time with an approved partner. Participants remain active-duty and receive military pay and benefits; they are not paid by GE Aerospace.

The position involves handling metals and parts with close tolerances and fine finishes, using micrometers, calipers, indicators and special-purpose gages to measure and check part dimensions during machining stages. It is open to welders and inspectors (quality) and engineering technicians.

Required profile

• Active military personnel in their last 180 days of service
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical background
• Ability to prove U.S. person status (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee or refugee)
• Access to U.S. export-controlled information required

Required skills

• Welders must have 6 months of TIG welding experience or full certification
• Mechanical aptitude from working on vehicles, aircraft, ground support equipment, weapons or facilities
• Precise indicating on parts, including true indicator reading (TIR) and four-point indication