Airframe & Power Plant Technician - Now Hiring

General Electric Company is hiring an Airframe & Power Plant Technician in Victorville, CA. The role involves team-based inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of aircraft and engines, particularly the Boeing 747-400. Key responsibilities include maintenance, modifications, documentation, and adherence to safety policies. Candidates must have a valid FAA A&P License, a high school diploma, and at least four years of experience. The position requires flexibility in working hours and the ability to travel.
Job Description Summary
In this role, you will work in a team environment to perform inspections, troubleshoot, and repair of aircraft and MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) of engines and all associated systems using, safe, cost-effective maintenance procedures. In addition, you will assist in aircraft, pylon and test engine modifications on Boeing 747-400 flying test bed.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities
• Perform maintenance & modifications on Boeing 747- 400 flying test bed
• Jet engine module removal & installation, including performing various machining and repair operations, using hand tools, specialized tools, equipment and fixtures
• Perform sheet metal repair
• Complete all documentation in a neat and proficient manner according to company policies and procedures, as well as per FAR 145 requirements
• Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair test engine and pylon
• Lay out installation of assemblies / systems in aircraft, according to blueprints and wiring diagrams
• Be able to understand and use maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, component overhaul manuals, engine manuals, service bulletins and airworthiness directives.
• Troubleshoot and perform aircraft system tests.
• Perform the highest quality of work consistently.
• Ability to fill out, parts tags, logbook, engineering log, component change log, routine and non-routine task cards and part requisitions correctly and with attention to detail.
• Knowledgeable in environmental safety policies and procedures.
• Operate cherry pickers, man lifts, and forklifts.
• Perform any other task as assigned by the Flightline Manager or Lead Technician
• Ability and willingness to work flexible and off-shift hours (including 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift, nights, weekends, and holidays) when business needs dictate
• Ability and willingness to travel to and support operations at offsite locations when business needs dictate.
• Ability and willingness to fly aboard an experimental aircraft including participation in development flight tests.
• Ability to meet all requirements of Zero Tolerance DOT/FAA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. (14 CFR Part 120 and 49 CFR Part 40).
• Ability and willingness to work in an environment that is subject to changing climate conditions and moderate noise levels
• Capability and willingness of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds (with or without assistance)
• Ability and willingness to travel to remote locations
• Able to work at heights up to 80 feet

Qualifications/Requirements
• High School Diploma / GED
• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License
• Minimum 4 years of related experience
• US Citizenship is required due to the following requirement: Ability to obtain and retain a U.S. DoD security clearance and Special Program access clearance. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics
• Two-year technical degree
• Demonstrated ability to train others
• Knowledgeable of FAR145 Repair Station Procedures
• Experience working on wide body Boeing aircraft
• Strong communication and people skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment in a team environment as well as in aircraft maintenance and safety
• Problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to read and understand Company and Manufacturer Manuals
• Ability to perform all line maintenance functions unsupervised at any time

The base pay range for this position is $80.000 - $105,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on 7/27/2025.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirements Savings Plan, a tax-advantages 401(K) savings opportunity with the company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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

Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Job Description Summary
In this role, you will work in a team environment to perform inspections, troubleshoot, and repair of aircraft and MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) of engines and all associated systems using, safe, cost-effective maintenance procedures. In addition, you will assist in aircraft, pylon and test engine modifications on Boeing 747-400 flying test bed.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities
• Perform maintenance & modifications on Boeing 747- 400 flying test bed
• Jet engine module removal & installation, including performing various machining and repair operations, using hand tools, specialized tools, equipment and fixtures
• Perform sheet metal repair
• Complete all documentation in a neat and proficient manner according to company policies and procedures, as well as per FAR 145 requirements
• Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair test engine and pylon
• Lay out installation of assemblies / systems in aircraft, according to blueprints and wiring diagrams
• Be able to understand and use maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, component overhaul manuals, engine manuals, service bulletins and airworthiness directives.
• Troubleshoot and perform aircraft system tests.
• Perform the highest quality of work consistently.
• Ability to fill out, parts tags, logbook, engineering log, component change log, routine and non-routine task cards and part requisitions correctly and with attention to detail.
• Knowledgeable in environmental safety policies and procedures.
• Operate cherry pickers, man lifts, and forklifts.
• Perform any other task as assigned by the Flightline Manager or Lead Technician
• Ability and willingness to work flexible and off-shift hours (including 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift, nights, weekends, and holidays) when business needs dictate
• Ability and willingness to travel to and support operations at offsite locations when business needs dictate.
• Ability and willingness to fly aboard an experimental aircraft including participation in development flight tests.
• Ability to meet all requirements of Zero Tolerance DOT/FAA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. (14 CFR Part 120 and 49 CFR Part 40).
• Ability and willingness to work in an environment that is subject to changing climate conditions and moderate noise levels
• Capability and willingness of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds (with or without assistance)
• Ability and willingness to travel to remote locations
• Able to work at heights up to 80 feet

Qualifications/Requirements
• High School Diploma / GED
• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License
• Minimum 4 years of related experience
• US Citizenship is required due to the following requirement: Ability to obtain and retain a U.S. DoD security clearance and Special Program access clearance. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics
• Two-year technical degree
• Demonstrated ability to train others
• Knowledgeable of FAR145 Repair Station Procedures
• Experience working on wide body Boeing aircraft
• Strong communication and people skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment in a team environment as well as in aircraft maintenance and safety
• Problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to read and understand Company and Manufacturer Manuals
• Ability to perform all line maintenance functions unsupervised at any time

The base pay range for this position is $80.000 - $105,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on 7/27/2025.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirements Savings Plan, a tax-advantages 401(K) savings opportunity with the company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

#LI-TJ1

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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

Relocation Assistance Provided: No