Military Officer Leadership Programme

GE Aerospace; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is seeking Commissioned Military Officers for a program aimed at transitioning military talent into impactful business roles. This program offers three eight-month rotations across various departments, enhancing leadership and problem-solving skills in commercial settings. The position recognizes the importance of flexible working and provides tailored benefits to support a positive work-life balance. Start dates for this role are in April 2026 and September 2026.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Tailored benefits through FlexChoice

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commissioned Military Officer.
• Currently serving or served in the UK Armed Forces within the last two years.
• Proven success record during military career.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies and plans to address business challenges.
• Problem solve within a diverse range of business contexts.
• Demonstrate and apply military skills to business problems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Commissioned Military Officer

Job description

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

Program Overview

Flexible Working 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. 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