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Job Description Summary

The Flight Test Instrumentation Technician will install, maintain and troubleshoot various types of instrumentation. Those types may include transducers, thermocouples, wiring and data recording equipment in an experimental aircraft for flight tests according to engineering specifications. You will work in a team environment to conduct jet engine flight testing in accordance with established flight test principles to achieve safe flight operations.

Job Description

Qualifications/Requirements

+ Must be able to read and understand schematics, engineering drawings and blueprints.

+ Be capable of fabricating wire harnesses

+ Have the ability to pin and de-pin connectors

+ Troubleshoot industrial electronics such as thermocouples, transducers, pressures, strain gages and fiber optics

+ Must be able to understand AC and DC circuits

+ High School Diploma / GED

+ Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays

+ Ability and willingness to work in an environment that is subject to changing climate conditions and moderate noise levels

+ Able to climb up and down stairs and ladders

+ Travel up to 15% time.

+ Lift 50lb.

+ Strong oral and written communication skills

+ PC literate, Microsoft Word, Excel and Office

+ Able to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions

+ Team player

+ Detail oriented

+ Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics:

+ Experienced with data acquisition systems

+ Minimum 5 years of flight test experience (airplane, helicopter, or vectored thrust aircraft)

+ Experienced with flight test instrumentation and troubleshooting

+ J-Class certification and experience in soldering and cable assembly

+ A&P license, avionics or electronics training

+ Experienced with Strain Gauge installation

The pay for this position is 39 USD per hour. 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 2/28/2026.

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GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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.

_This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))._

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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

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.