Internship

Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Advanced Aircraft Engine Mechanic

GE Aerospace

Hours: Full time
Where: Lynn
Posted: Aug 17

Job Description Summary

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a SkillBridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work.

What you'd do

Perform any or all the operations necessary for the assembly / disassembly of engines, components, and accessories in accordance with technical and /or standard work practices
Perform comprehensive examinations of hardware for serviceability and airworthiness certification
Provide, routing, and the movement of assemblies, hardware, tooling, and other material in support of assigned area
Operate balance equipment and perform functional component and accessory tests as assigned
Troubleshoot in-process problems, malfunctions, or component failures within the limitations of relevant technical procedures
Verify work performed is in accordance with technical specifications, manuals or other quality verification criteria
Use all types of precision measuring instruments and devices, hand and power tools, shop equipment and machinery as assigned
Maintain records and perform related duties
Perform complete and complicated operations in the cleaning, processing, repair, rework or modification of engine hardware, tools and fixtures using hand, power tools, shop aids and other standard processes in accordance with prescribed procedures
Perform functional tests and maintain process controls as assigned

What they want

Active Military personnel on the last 180 days before exiting Military Service
High School Diploma/GED
FAA Power Plant License OR 2 years minimum experience aircraft power plant maintenance experience with another company OR 2 years minimum experience as aircraft aviation mechanic or equivalent in branch of military

Starts: 2026-08-04