Maintenance Technician Internship (SkillBridge)

About the role

The Military DoD SkillBridge program lets active-duty Service members gain civilian work experience through industry training, apprenticeships or internships during the last 180 days of service. GE Aerospace, as a SkillBridge partner, offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields while evaluating the Service member's suitability for the work. Participants are not paid by GE Aerospace because they continue to receive military pay and benefits.

The Maintenance Technician performs preventative and corrective maintenance on commercial jet engine test cell equipment, following procedures, documenting work and holding safety in the highest regard. Military backgrounds in aircraft maintenance, avionics, electrical/mechanical systems, power generation or ground support equipment fit the role well.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and corrective maintenance repair
• Carry out failure analysis
• Operate specialized equipment and set up, install, calibrate and document analog and digital instrumentation, data acquisition and processing systems
• Help investigate, correct and document instrumentation or system malfunctions
• Take part in multi-skills development and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs
• Assist with safety and environmental inspections to keep the facility compliant

Required profile

• Active military personnel on their last 180 days of service
• Associate's degree in a technical field, or high school diploma / GED with at least 2 years of technical experience including industrial maintenance
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand and walk for long periods, climb ladders and work at heights and in high-noise environments, wearing required PPE
• Ability to read building drawings, electrical and mechanical schematics, work from procedures, and work weekends when required
• Must be able to prove U.S. person status (citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee or refugee); access to U.S. export-controlled information is required

Required skills

• Strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic skills
• Instrumentation and PLC controls experience
• Hoist systems, industrial electrical systems and NFPA 70E experience
• Mobile equipment operation (forklift, telehandler, personnel lift)
• Computerized maintenance management systems such as Maximo, Oracle or SAP