Powerplant Technician- Jet Engine Assembly and Overhaul

Powerplant Technician – Jet Engine Assembly and Overhaul

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Job Description

At the Lafayette Engine Facility, our technicians are more than jet engine mechanics. We operate as a teaming site with multiple interconnected units, focusing on safety, quality, and delivery goals. In this role you will be based at one of GE Aviation’s newest, state‑of‑the‑art facilities in Lafayette, Indiana where we support new jet engine assembly for the LEAP and Passport engines as well as overhaul of LEAP engines.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop in unlimited ways.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Drive team safety and quality investigations and corrective actions.
• Participate in a flexible workforce.
• Work on a team and take an active role in sitewide decision‑making.
• Assemble, repair, and overhaul jet engines.
• Cross‑train and learn multiple job scopes.
• Utilize planning software and various computer programs daily.

Minimum Qualifications

• Highუზ school Diploma / GED.
• FAA Powerplant certificate, or current enrollment to obtain it, or equivalent military experience in aircraft maintenance with eligibility to pursue Powerplant certification (A&P certification accepted).
• Proof of FAA Powerplant certification required to start.
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Desired Characteristics

• Prioritizes safety and quality.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a self‑directed team environment.
• Self‑motivated and able to take initiative.
• OpILness to give and receive feedback across different levels.
• Ability to teach and coach others.
• Ability to make and accept responsibility for decisions.
• Willingness to work in multiple roles with varied responsibilities.
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• Critical thinking capability, maturity of judgment.

Additional Information

• Flexible shift assignment (1st or 2nd) based on team and business need.
• Industry‑competitive pay, benefits, and paid time off.
• Relocation bonus provided (distance requirement to be met).
• Interview travel costs covered.
• Progression schedule based on service eligibility and self‑driven training completion.
• Eligible for pay increase with progression schedule within 12 months.
• Robust assessment and evaluation process.

This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. Employment is contingent upon proving U.S. Person status: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or granted asylee/refugee status.

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin,zol sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided:
Yes.