Job Description Summary

Job Description

Company Overview:

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!

Site Overview:

GE Aerospace in Australia, has sites in Brisbane, Newcastle, Richmond, Bundamba, and Matraville. Since 2005, we’ve driven innovation and supported avionics, propeller, and power systems across a diverse range of aircraft platforms for our customers. At our Brisbane facility, you'll work with highly skilled technicians on cutting-edge technology for civilian and military aircraft. We are committed to developing early career talent through student-focused programs and fostering a culture of respect and community support. Be part of a team that values giving back and making a difference in the aerospace industry.

Job Description:

Join GE Aerospace as an Apprentice and work toward a Certificate IV Aeroskills qualification through hands-on training in either the Avionics Workshop or the Propeller Workshop, subject to applicant preference and operational availability. In this role, you will support GE Aerospace customers by learning industry best practice repair and overhaul methods, completing practical maintenance tasks, and developing technical capability through structured on- and off-the-job training.

Essential Responsibilities:

Avionics stream

• Learn to inspect, repair and overhaul avionics and electromechanical
• components.
• Build capability in interpreting technical publications and performing avionics component maintenance.
• Support workshop operations and develop technical knowledge in line with formal maintenance documentation.
• Assist with administrative and reporting tasks, including technical records, materials, quotations, and workshop support.
• Work collaboratively with the team to support safe, efficient, and high-quality workshop performance.

Propeller stream

• Learn to inspect, repair and overhaul propeller systems and components.
• Build capability in interpreting technical publications and performing propeller component maintenance.
• Support propeller maintenance activities, including repairs, service bulletin/airworthiness directive implementation and preventative maintenance.
• Assist with technical support activities for customers and GE manufacturing and repair facilities within approved documentation requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the team to support safe, efficient, and high-quality workshop performance.

Applies to both streams

• Maintain strong environmental, health and safety requirements aligned to GE requirements.
• Undertake training as required to complete competencies required for Certificate IV Aeroskills.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of, and adhere to, the Site Quality, Safety Management and EH&S policies and other compliance requirements. Bring forward for resolution any identified risks utilising provided systems.

·       Other duties as required.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Completed, or currently completing, an aerospace-related Certificate II or III qualification.
• Legal working rights and availability to commence the employment and training opportunity in Brisbane in January 2027.
• Demonstrated commitment to learning, with strong communication skills, initiative, problem-solving ability, and the ability to work effectively in a small team.
• Keen interest in propeller/electrical systems or components.
• Commitment to a healthy, safe, and compliant work environment.
• May be required to obtain an Australian Defence Force Security Clearance.

·       This role involves Safety Sensitive Aviation Activities (SSAAs) and requires approved testing under GE Aviation System Australia’s CASA approved Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP).

Desired Characteristics

• Experience working in the Aviation industry will be well regarded.

Experience working in other maintenance industries is welcome.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Competitive parental leave and family support
• Health, wellbeing, and EAP resources
• Fitness reimbursement and discounted health cover
• Superannuation, salary sacrifice, and insurance benefits
• Employee discounts and cashback offers
• Learning, development, and global career opportunities
• Recognition and reward programs

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to conduct hands on learning to kick start your aviation journey. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defence. Where others stop, we accelerate.

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