GE Aerospace Commercial Operations Management - 12 Month Placement

About GE Aerospace

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 this 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.

There are several different types of roles within Commercial Operations:

• Customer Operations (Dowty): Gain invaluable skills and experience in supporting and developing the processes and systems that keep our business operations teams at the cutting edge. Opportunities 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.
• Commercial Operations Team (Dowty): Focuses on meeting customer needs through strong interdepartmental collaboration and clear communication with both internal and external stakeholders. Involves coordinating customer requests such as RFQs and purchase orders by working closely with supply chain and engineering teams to meet critical deadlines. Requires analysing operational data to develop performance metrics that sharpen team focus on strategic priorities, as well as leading process improvement projects to increase operational efficiency. Includes preparing customer order books and facilitating client calls to ensure high customer satisfaction and timely delivery.
• Commercial Engine Programs (Cust Prog/SAO/Cust Exper /MTO) (Wales): Provides experience across Customer Programs, Services Agreement Operations, Shop Cost, and Customer Experience. Working within a dynamic cross-functional team, you will contribute to business-critical activities that support customer delivery, operational performance, cost management, and strategic initiatives. The role offers a diverse portfolio of projects in customer operations, supply chain coordination, data management, profitability analysis, cost estimation, process improvement, and executive communications, while partnering with experienced leaders to drive outcomes aligned to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity goals.

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. You will be mentored throughout the year, and have the opportunity to connect with other placement students across the UK.

This opportunity is offered in our Gloucester (Dowty, a GE Aerospace company) and Cardiff sites. You will be asked to share your location preferences during the process.

About Dowty, a GE Aerospace company:

Dowty is based in Gloucestershire and is a world-leading supplier of electronically controlled, composite propeller systems for a wide range of civil and military applications. 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 application of resin transfer moulding processes and the use of braiding machines.

About GE Aerospace Wales:

GE Aerospace Wales specialises in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of a range of commercial jet engines. The facility, based in Nantgarw, just north of Cardiff, has state-of-the-art aircraft engine test facilities and a significant repair capability. The site has the capability to provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for a range of engine types, including the GE90-115B and the CFM56. The Wales site was selected as the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility of choice for the GE9X. The business works with over 90 customers worldwide.

Our apprenticeship, internship, and work experience opportunities are built to ensure the long-term success of our business by developing the next generation of technical, engineering, and problem-solving talent.

If you are passionate about Commercial Business Operations, we would like to hear from you.

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.

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.

Total Reward

• 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

The recruitment process includes an initial CV application, followed by a video interview, testing, and an MS Teams online interview. The recruitment team will be in touch at every stage.

If you require any adjustments to the process, please email the team via UKEarly.Careers@geaerospace.com.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role.