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GE Aerospace · 1 day ago

Military Maintenance and Sustainment Strategy Leader

GE Aerospace is a leading company in the aerospace industry, and they are seeking a Military Maintenance and Sustainment Strategy Leader to support their next generation military program. The role involves developing maintenance and sustainment strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment with customer needs and operational requirements.

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Responsibilities

Participate within and support the Integrated Product Support (IPS) team
Work with airframe integrator and DoD customers to define and develop maintenance and sustainment requirements and concepts
Support the authoring of technical documents such as Integrated Product Support (IPS) Management Plans, Life Cycle Management Plans, Life Cycle Sustainment Plans, Facilities Requirements Documents, and Depot Maintenance Plans
Support the establishment and activation of organizational, intermediate, and depot level maintenance and sustainment capabilities
Participate in Reliability Centered Maintenance Analysis and Level of Repair Analysis
Support identification of spare parts requirements, forecasting, and management
Provide input to life cycle cost models and supportability trade studies
Provide input on the design and engineering of support equipment and the authoring of technical manuals and training
Work cross-functionally with Maintainability, Reliability, Safety, Supportability, and Human Factors engineers
Interface with Systems and Design Engineering organizations to support maintenance and sustainment capability development
Performs daily, weekly, and monthly management utilizing GE Aerospace’s FLIGHT DECK principles to drive team progress and achieve defined program milestones and objectives

Qualification

MaintenanceSustainment strategyU.S. military familiarityTurbine engine systems knowledgeLogisticsSustainment processesLife Cycle Management PlansProblem solverLeadership abilityEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (or associate degree with 4 years of additional relevant or equivalent experience as described in the role responsibilities) + Minimum of 3 years of working with airframe integrator and DoD customers to define and develop maintenance and sustainment requirements and concepts
Familiarity of U.S. military organizations, maintenance and sustainment processes and procedures, and the DoD's IPS elements
Familiarity with turbine engine systems and demonstrated knowledge of logistics and sustainment processes for military turbine engines
Minimum of 4 years of experience related to the role responsibilities
Minimum of 2 years of military or DoD related industry experience
Ability to work full-time, on-site at GE Aerospace headquarters in Cincinnati, OH; due to security requirements there are very limited work from home or remote opportunities
Ability to travel to customer sites as needed (estimated 10% travel requirement)
This role is restricted to U.S. Citizens
Must have or qualify for a U.S. Government Secret Clearance
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment

Preferred

Master's degree from an accredited college or university
Relevant propulsion system maintenance, sustainment, or logistics experience
Direct experience working with, or for the U.S. military in the maintenance, operation, or sustainment of aircraft or propulsion systems
Prior military experience as a maintenance officer or enlisted aircraft maintenance technician (tactical aircraft maintenance and aerospace propulsion highly desired)
Experience with maintenance or sustainment of 5th generation military aircraft, such as the F-22 or F-35
Demonstrated ability to interface and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers
Active U.S. Government Secret or Top-Secret Clearance
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Benefits

Professional development
Challenging careers
Competitive compensation
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Company

GE Aerospace

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GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.01B
Key Investors
JobsOhioUS Department of EnergyAir Force Research Laboratory
2025-07-22Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-01-10Grant· $9M
2024-04-02IPO

Leadership Team

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Amy Gowder
President and CEO Defense and Systems
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H. Lawrence Culp
Chairman & CEO, GE Aerospace
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