GE Aerospace Commercial Operations Management - 12 Month Placement

Job Description Summary

In the 12-month Commercial Operations Management Placement, you'll gain invaluable skills and experience in supporting and developing the processes and systems that keep our business operations teams at the cutting edge.

Job Description

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 Commercial Operations Management Placement, you'll gain invaluable skills and experience in supporting and developing the processes and systems that keep our business operations teams at the cutting edge. The opportunities available will cover all aspects of supporting busy operations teams, including building relationships internally and externally, supporting customer proposals and/or sales/aftermarket, working on streamlining processes to drive efficiency, and developing materials for customer events.

Your role could focus on enhancing customer experience and operational excellence. As a placement in the Customer Operations Team, you will play a pivotal role in streamlining our operations to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. This position is designed to integrate the principles of SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost), Voice of the Customer, Profitability and Cash, and our FLIGHT DECK (GE’s proprietary operating model) fundamentals into your daily activities, providing a comprehensive learning experience in an aerospace commercial environment.

Types of Roles in Commercial Operations

Customer Operations (Dowty)

You'll gain invaluable skills and experience in supporting and developing the processes and systems that keep our business operations teams at the cutting edge.

Commercial Operations Team (Dowty)

This role focuses on meeting customer needs through strong interdepartmental collaboration and clear communication with both internal and external stakeholders.

Commercial Engine Programs (Cust Prog/SAO/Cust Exper/MTO) (Wales)

These roles will provide experience across Customer Programs, Services Agreement Operations, Shop Cost, and Customer Experience.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Currently studying a Business Management/ Finance/ Accountancy/ Economics/ Law related Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree
• Keen interest in Business Operations
• On course to achieve a 2:1 degree or above
• To be in your penultimate year of study and returning to education post placement

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

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.

• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible options to buy or sell

Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to submit an initial CV application. After this, the stages are 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.

Please note our applications will close on Saturday 7th November but may close earlier depending 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.