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, repair station and quality control manuals.
• Document work and book time in the site's ERP software, and help with shop and housekeeping duties under the 5S and Total Proactive Maintenance initiatives.

Required profile

• Active military personnel on their last 180 days of service, with a preliminary review approved and designated inspector status.
• 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.
• Ability to use mechanical ingenuity and make decisions quickly in a safe, fast-paced production environment.

Required skills

• Background in or familiarity with SAP, Oasis or a similar ERP software.
• Knowledge of borescope inspection.
• Previous commercial high-bypass turbofan engine testing experience (prepping, de-prepping, test cell or on-wing testing, line maintenance, engine changes, LRU removal and installation, troubleshooting).
• Proven leadership experience leading initiatives of moderate scope and impact.

The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information, so applicants must be able to prove U.S. person status (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee or refugee). Relocation assistance is not provided.