Test Technician Level 2 - On Wing Support (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. Participants are not paid by GE Aerospace because they continue to receive military pay and benefits.

The On Wing Support Test Technician Level 2 works at the Pittsburgh Test Facility, a full-service, regulatory-certified site with OEM engineering support. The role covers shipping and receiving, engine prep and de-prep, inspection, troubleshooting and test operations for GE/CFM commercial engines, in line with Standard Work, Repair Station Manuals and technical references. It suits people with a military aircraft maintenance, propulsion, inspection or engine test background.

Key responsibilities

• Perform and document borescope inspections, validating criteria, recording measurements and coordinating corrective actions
• Carry out inspections according to technical references, Repair Station Manuals and GE policies
• Partner with EHS, quality, engineering, planning and materials teams to support operations, root cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Follow Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Engine Shop Manuals, Engine Illustrated Parts Catalogs and the site's Repair Station and Quality Control Manual
• Document work, discrepancies and corrective actions, and book time and maintain traceability in ERP systems
• Help with shop and housekeeping under the site's 5S and Total Proactive Maintenance initiatives
• Safely operate shop equipment such as fork trucks, overhead cranes and tugs, and coach others on operations and GE policies
• Work flexible shifts including nights, weekends and holidays, and travel to remote international locations for initial training

Required profile

• Active military personnel on their last 180 days of service
• High school diploma / GED
• FAA Powerplant License or FAA Form 8610-2, with ability to obtain the license before the SkillBridge starts
• 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)
• Engine Test Site Operator experience
• Ability to prove U.S. person status (lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, asylee or refugee); access to U.S. export-controlled information is required

Required skills

• Mechanical experience and inspection experience
• Borescope inspection
• Basic requirement: preliminary review approved and designated inspector status
• Desired: proven leadership experience, SAP, Oasis or similar ERP software, and a quality, compliance and customer satisfaction mindset