Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Description Summary
Job Description
GE Aviation is a world-leading provider of commercial, military and business and general aviation jet and turboprop engines and components, along with avionics, electrical power and mechanical systems for aircraft. At GE Aviation, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. Whether we’re manufacturing components for our GE9X engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, the GE Aviation teams are dedicated to moving the aerospace industry forward.
If you join us, you’ll find yourself in a dynamic environment where our ongoing, substantial investment in research and development keeps us looking ahead. At GE Aviation, developing people is embedded in our culture and integral to our growth. Here you’ll work collaboratively and cross-functionally with the highest caliber talent, utilizing cutting-edge technology and processes. If you’re passionate about generating advances in aviation to solve some of the world’s toughest problems and are looking for a career rich with challenges and unlimited opportunities for growth and advancement, then join GE Aviation as we rise to the challenge of building a world that works.
Role Summary
Are you looking to fast track your career with the opportunity to gain a foundation degree whilst working for GE? This exciting position at GE Aviation, based in Cheltenham, will allow you to gain a breadth of experience in a variety of different functions within the business.
Essential Responsibilities
If you have drive, initiative and tenacity to get ahead at GE, the Higher Business Apprenticeship is for you.
This scheme will lead to a Bachelor’s degree in Leadership Capability, which combines all aspects of knowledge a good leader requires to be successful in a management position here at GE. Not only will GE provide you with the academic understanding of a managerial role such as supply chain management, organisational management and workforce development for example, we will also provide you with on the job training and GE corporate training focusing on your soft skills.
This scheme will allow you to gain a range of experiences in a number of important functional areas of business for example, Operations, Sourcing, Materials and Quality to name a few. This is a rotational scheme, not only will you be studying towards a Bachelor’s Degree, but you will be rotating between departments within the business, learning new skills and gaining business awareness, whilst building those vital networks which will help you to enhance your career with GE Aviation.
The duration of the training scheme will be four years. This programme will enhance your knowledge of GE and help to shape your GE managerial skills for the future.
Qualifications / Requirements
We are looking for candidates who show leadership potential, be that in the class room or on the sports pitch, and demonstrate a passion to lead teams, in addition to;
A-levels or equivalent at grade C or above
Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
Good team
Well-developed written and verbal communication
Good problem-solving skills
Good time management
Desired Characteristics
Business and commercial awareness
Ability to deal effectively with demanding situations
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, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
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.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61212/hmgpersonnel-security-controls.pdf
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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