GE Aerospace Programme Management - 12 Month Placement

In the 12-month Programme Management Placement, the successful candidate will join our Customer Programmes team which supports civil and military customers of our propeller systems for airborne and amphibious applications.

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!

Roles and Responsibilities

In the 12-month Programme Management Placement, offers diverse roles within the function, with responsibilities tailored to the specific needs of different teams. While all roles focus on program management, customer support, and operational efficiency, tasks will vary based on team priorities and projects.

Responsibilities may include:

• Coordinating customer requests such as RFQs and purchase orders, ensuring deadlines are met through collaboration with supply chain and engineering teams, preparing customer order books, facilitating client calls, and ensuring high satisfaction and timely delivery.
• Support Program Management Reviews (PMRs) by managing calendars, preparing agendas, and tracking actions.
• Leading process improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency, implementing Lean principles, and analysing operational data to create performance metrics that drive team focus on strategic priorities.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Sourcing, Engineering, and Quality teams to meet customer and business objectives. Some teams may focus on facilities and maintenance, including asset reviews, day-to-day operations, contractor control, and long-term projects to support stakeholders.

We have opportunities within:

• Business Jet Program Team, Cheltenham
• Facilities & Maintenance, Dowty
• Customer Programs, Dowty

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.

This opportunity is offered in our Gloucester (Dowty, a GE Aerospace company) and Cheltenham sites.

Dowty, a GE Aerospace company is based in Gloucestershire. It is a world-leading supplier of electronically controlled, composite propeller systems for a wide range of civil and military applications, including commercial airliners and military airlifters to multi-role seaplanes and marine hovercraft. Key programs include the Lockheed Martin C-130J, the De-Haviland Dash 8-400, and the Leonardo C-27J. Dowty's in-house production expertise for composite blades includes resin transfer molding processes and braiding machines.

With over 1,600 employees, Cheltenham is one of the largest GE Aerospace sites outside the USA and a major contributor to the local economy. Our heritage dates back to 1940 and our technology is cutting-edge. Located in the heart of Gloucestershire, GE Aerospace Cheltenham focuses on the design, development and manufacture of state-of-the-art aircraft power distribution and avionics systems for the global aviation industry. Our customers include all major aerospace manufacturers across commercial, business jet and military applications. The scale and complexity of engineering projects offer opportunities to work on major international projects developing critical aircraft systems.

Innovation, a commitment to engineering excellence and leadership development place GE Aerospace Cheltenham as a pioneering force in building the future of flight. If you are passionate about Programme Management, we would like to hear from you.

• Currently studying a Business Administration/Project Management/Finance/Data/Engineering or Program Management related Bachelor's or integrated Master's degree
• On course to achieve a 2:1 degree or above
• In your penultimate year of study and returning to education post placement

• Able to roll up your sleeves and get involved in projects
• Organised and 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. You'll work with business leaders in an atmosphere that will develop you, while doing work that makes an immediate impact.

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 offer the following as default in your benefit fund, which you can tailor to meet your 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

As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to submit an initial CV application. After this, the stages could include a video interview, testing and MS Teams online interview. Our recruitment team will be in touch with you at every stage to keep you updated and understand what is next in the process.

If you require any adjustments to the process to enable you to be at your best, please email the team via .

Please note our applications will close on Friday 14th November but may close earlier depending on application volumes. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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.

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. If 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. Details on BPSS clearance are available here: BPSS.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under UK immigration rules, candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed if a suitably qualified candidate who does not require sponsorship is available. Sponsorship is not available for our Early Careers opportunities. Placement roles are pipeline for our graduate roles, so you would need permanent right to work to be eligible.

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, GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.

Compensation Grade

OTHSAL

Relocation Assistance Provided: No