Military Officer Leadership Programme

GE Aerospace; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks talented Military Officers for the GE Aerospace MOLP in Cheltenham. The program allows military personnel to transition into impactful business roles through challenging rotations. Candidates will develop strategies to address business challenges while receiving mentoring support. Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and military experience are essential. The role offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package including pension and medical cover.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Performance related bonus

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, flexible options

Qualifications

• Commissioned Military Officer.
• Currently serving in the UK Armed Forces or have served in the last two years.
• Proven record of success throughout military career.

Responsibilities

• Problem solve and develop strategies and plans for business challenges.
• Influence others to deliver on priorities.
• Deal with less defined scopes of work in a military context.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; able to influence across teams and functions

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to adapt quickly and eager to develop business acumen and master new roles

Demonstrated accountability and problem solving capability

Job description

Job Description Summary

The GE Aerospace MOLP aims to transition talented Military Officers into impactful roles across the business. Undertaking three challenging and varied eight month rotations across the organisation, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate and further develop the transferable skills gained from your military service and apply them to solve complex business problems.

Throughout the programme, you will be supported by senior business leader mentors and coaches, the MOLP community and our global Veterans Network. Giving you the opportunity to develop broad business experience, and exposure to commercial leadership challenges.

You will be based at the GE Aerospace Defense and Systems Electrical Power Distribution and Controls site at Cheltenham, and the Dowty Propellers site at Brockworth, Gloucestershire. Limited opportunities to work at other UK GE Aerospace sites may be available.

Start dates will be offered for Apr 2026 and Sep 2026, but we understand and recognise the timelines involved with leaving the Armed Forces.

Closing date for applications is 26th January 2026.

Job Description

What we are looking for:

MOLP is offered to those who have excelled in their military careers, and have a proven record of dealing with challenging, less defined scopes of work, are comfortable with ambiguity and can influence others to deliver on priorities. You will be expected to problem solve, develop strategies and plans to succeed in a variety of business challenges.

• Commissioned Military Officer
• Currently serving in the UK Armed Forces or have served in the last two years
• Proven record of success throughout military career

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; able to influence across teams and functions
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and eager to develop business acumen and master new roles
• Demonstrated accountability and problem solving capability

Flexible Working

GE Aerospace supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

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.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

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

Security Clearance

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: BPSS.

Right to Work

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. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes