About GE Aerospace
Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!
Business Development / Management
Business Development and Management is at the core of developing strategies and approaches for greater success at GE Aerospace. The team supports critical initiatives like mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, joint ventures and divestitures, and other strategic activities. Members of this team leverage interpersonal skills, market knowledge, an analytical mindset, and strategic vision to identify opportunities and set a course forward.
Roles and Responsibilities
In the 12-month Business Operations (Project Management) Placement, dependant on which Operations Team you work in, you will gain exposure to the complete programme and product lifecycle from NPI to repair and overhaul services, Site Operational Facilities and Business Management Information to include developing, analysing, and reporting data.
You could be also working with the team to drive initiatives to improve the effectiveness of the Engineering function and interfaces with other functions or working within maintenance learning all aspects of the business supporting the wider production customer base.
The successful candidate will join one of our Operations Teams which support a variety of Operational roles across the Business such as Engineering, Programs & Facilities. You will be involved a variety of projects with an emphasis on improving processes, implementing Lean principles, and developing creative solutions to solve problems. You will work independently as well as within a high performing team and collaborate cross functionally with Operations, Sourcing, Engineering and Programs.
You will be guided by structured goals and objectives and will have responsibility to deliver on inspiring projects supported by your People Leader and team around you. We will guide you throughout the year to ensure you make the best of your GE Aerospace experience. Your People Leader will offer coaching and mentoring, and you will be provided with the opportunity to connect with other placement students across the UK.
If you are passionate about Business Operations/ Project Management we would like to hear from you.
Qualifications / Requirements
Currently studying or recently achieved a Business Management/ Operations/Finance/Project Management/Data Analysis/Facilities bachelor’s or master’s degree
For some roles an Engineering degree is beneficial
On course or achieved a 2:1 degree
Desired Characteristics
Able to roll up your sleeves and get involved in projects
Organised & able to work towards deadlines
Inspired and curious to learn
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to take ownership for projects
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Able to work as part of a team
A placement at GE Aerospace is an opportunity to learn while doing. At GE Aerospace, you’ll work with business leaders in an atmosphere that will develop you, while doing work that makes an immediate impact.
Total Reward
At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.
As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs:
Non-contributory Pension
Life Assurance
Group income protection
Private medical cover
Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell
Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to submit an initial CV application. After this, you may be invited to a video interview. If successful, you may then be invited to the final stage which would be MS Teams remote interview . Our recruitment team will be in touch with you at every stage to keep you updated.
This opportunity is offered in our Prestwick (Scotland/ GE Caledonia) and Cheltenham sites, if you reach video interview stage, we will ask you to share your location preferences.
If you require any adjustments to the process to enable you to be at your best, please email the team via UKEarly.Careers@ge.com
Please only submit one application. If you submit multiple applications, we will progress the most suitable one. If in future you are deemed to be suitable for other opportunities, we will automatically consider you for these too.
Please note our applications will close on Sunday 24th November but may close earlier dependant on application volumes. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS
Right to Work
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. Further, under immigration rules, sponsorship is not available for all posts. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.
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