Military Maintenance and Sustainment Strategy Manager

GE Aerospace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Military Maintenance and Sustainment Strategy Manager to drive maintenance concepts for a next‑generation military propulsion program. You will lead cross‑functional teams, align with airframe integrators and the DoW, and develop data, information, and equipment required for testing and fielding.

This on‑site role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in propulsion sustainment, familiarity with DoD IPS elements, and the ability to travel ~10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 8 years related work.
• Familiarity with U.S. military organizations and DoW IPS elements.
• 8+ years in related roles; 6+ years DoD industry experience; 4+ years propulsion sustainment experience.
• Ability to work on-site at GE Aerospace HQ in Cincinnati, OH; travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead Integrate Product Support (IPS) within the program.
• Primary technical contact with airframe integrator and DoW customers to establish maintenance requirements and concepts.
• Technical lead for sustainment development including maintenance practices and servicing requirements.
• Author technical documents such as IPS Management Plans, Life Cycle Plans, and related depot documents.
• Lead the establishment of organizational, intermediate, and depot maintenance capabilities.
• Participate in Reliability Centered Maintenance and Level of Repair Analysis.

Skills

Program management

DoD knowledge

Reliability analysis

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Military Maintenance and Sustainment Strategy Manager will support a GE Edison Works next generation military program. In this role you will participate in cross-functional teams to develop maintenance and sustainment strategies that align with aircraft integrator and Department of Ware (DoW) customers’ needs. You will support the development of all data, information, and equipment required to maintain and sustain an advanced propulsion system through testing and operational fielding.

Job Description Summary

The Military Maintenance and Sustainment Strategy Manager will support a GE Edison Works next generation military program. In this role you will participate in cross-functional teams to develop maintenance and sustainment strategies that align with aircraft integrator and Department of Ware (DoW) customers’ needs. You will support the development of all data, information, and equipment required to maintain and sustain an advanced propulsion system through testing and operational fielding.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assume significant role within Integrated Product Support (IPS) team
• Partner and primary technical point of contact with airframe integrator and DoW customers to identify and establish maintenance and sustainment requirements and concepts
• Technical lead for Thrust Enhancement System Sustainment development including maintenance practices, required support equipment and servicing requirements
• Author technical documents such as Integrated Product Support Management Plans, Life Cycle Management Plans, Life Cycle Sustainment Plans, Facilities Requirements Documents, Spare Parts Provisioning, and Depot Maintenance Plans
• Lead the establishment and activation of organizational, intermediate, and depot level maintenance and sustainment capabilities
• Participate in Reliability Centered Maintenance Analysis and Level of Repair Analysis
• Support identification of spare parts requirements, forecasting, and management
• Provide input to life cycle cost models and supportability trade studies
• Provide input on the design and engineering of support equipment and the authoring of technical manuals and training
• Partner and work cross-functionally with maintainability, reliability, safety, supportability, and human factors engineers within the DoD Integrated Product Support Framework
• Interface with systems and design engineering organizations to support maintenance and sustainment capability development
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly management utilizing GE Aerospace’s FLIGHT DECK principles to drive team progress and achieve defined program milestones and objectives

Qualifications /Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or Associate degree with 8 years of additional relevant or equivalent experience)
• Familiarity of U.S. military organizations, maintenance and sustainment processes and procedures, and the DoW’s Integrated Product Support elements
• Familiarity with turbine engine systems and demonstrated knowledge of logistics and sustainment processes for military turbine engines
• Minimum of 8 years of experience related to the role responsibilities
• Minimum of 6 years of military or DoW related industry experience
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant propulsion system maintenance, sustainment, or logistics experience
• Ability to work full-time, on-site at GE Aerospace headquarters in Cincinnati, OH; due to security requirements there are very limited work from home or remote opportunities
• Ability to travel to customer sites as needed (estimated 10% travel requirement)
• Must have or qualify for a U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Direct experience working with, or for the U.S. military in the maintenance, operation, or sustainment of propulsion systems
• Prior military experience as a maintenance officer or enlisted aircraft maintenance technician (aerospace propulsion highly desired)
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Experience with maintenance or sustainment of 4th or 5th generation military aircraft, such as the F-16, F-15EX, F-18, B-2, F-22 or F-35
• Demonstrated ability to interface and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex problems
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
• Active U.S. Government Secret or Top-Secret Clearance

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. 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes