Internship

Military DoD SkillBridge Internship - Maintenance Technician - Weekend Shift

GE Aerospace

Hours: Full time
Where: Springdale
Posted: Aug 25

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 they want

Active Military personnel on their last 180 days of Military service
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Able to provide documentation of mechanical/electrical trade education program and/or 2 years military mechanical experience
2 years’ experience with industrial facilities maintenance work which could include welding, machine tool repair, pipe fitting, plumbing, rigging, millwright, carpentry, painting, and/or industrial electrical systems within the last 5 years.
Basic use of computers, applications, and keyboarding (e.g. email, Microsoft Excel, etc.)
Knowledge in industrial mechanical and C.N.C. controlled machine tools and related shop equipment
Ability to interpret basic faulty circuit components of interfaced mechanical and basic electrical systems
1 years’ experience reading, interpreting, and modifying mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings and schematics
Basic working knowledge of electrical circuits and electronics
Proficient in the use of shop math as necessary, including fractions, and decimals

Starts: 2026-07-14