Full-Time
Aerospace Inspector 3rd Shift
Posted on 9/15/2026
GE Aerospace
10,001+ employees
American aircraft engine supplier and manufacturer
Compensation Overview
$22.75 - $26/hr
No H1B Sponsorship
Beavercreek, OH, USA
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- A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
- At least 6 months of relevant experience in a production, manufacturing, quality, or aerospace environment where safety, precision, and standard work are critical is required.
- Experience using manual calipers to perform precise dimensional inspections in a manufacturing environment is required.
- Visual acuity sufficient to accurately read micrometers, manual calipers, and other precision measuring instruments, with or without reasonable accommodation, is required.
- Basic computer skills are required, including the ability to use Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook and Word and navigate work instructions or quality documentation systems.
- The employee must be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining.
- The employee must be able to meet the required vision testing standards.
- The employee must be able to use basic and shop math, including fractions, decimals, and whole numbers.
- The employee must be able to read and apply technical information and blueprints.
- The employee must be able to use standard measuring tools, including manual calipers and micrometers, to verify dimensions and prevent defects.
- The employee must be able to follow written, verbal, and visual instructions and work safely with shop equipment.
- The employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States and prove qualifying U.S. Person status for access to U.S. export-controlled information.
- Execute manufacturing work with a rigorous focus on safety, quality, and the critical nature of aircraft parts.
- Perform preliminary, in-process, and final inspections on engine and component parts.
- Inspect parts for defects, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with engineering specifications and customer requirements.
- Use a computer to navigate different programs, blueprints, software, and Microsoft products.
- Use hands and fingers to move parts, use measurement instruments, and manually examine parts.
- Read and interpret original equipment manufacturer manuals, blueprints, and, where applicable, Federal Aviation Administration-approved technical data.
- Complete inspection documentation, including Records of Measurement, certifications, and other required quality records.
- Verify traceability and documentation for incoming, in-process, and completed parts to ensure compliance and airworthiness.
- Support production flow by working closely with operations, shipping, and other partners to meet on-time delivery commitments.
- Lift and exert 10–25 pounds of force frequently and 20–50 pounds of force occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Perform other inspection-related duties as required to support safety, quality, and delivery.
- Cross-train to work in all areas of the cell and run other processes as production needs require.
- Train other team members on standard work and machine operation as needed.
- Comply with mandatory or random drug testing requirements in designated areas.
- Assist in other areas as needed and directed by the People Leader.
- Follow safety rules when using and maintaining shop equipment.
- Follow written, verbal, and visual instructions to complete work on time and support on-time delivery.
- Use tools and materials responsibly, help reduce scrap and rework, and raise issues early to support continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Experience accurately reading and interpreting technical documents such as blueprints, original equipment manufacturer and Federal Aviation Administration technical data, customer specifications, quality standards, and manufacturing or inspection control plans.
- Prior experience in an aerospace or regulated environment with a strong focus on documentation, traceability, and compliance.
- A Federal Aviation Administration Repairman Certificate or License, or eligibility or interest in obtaining one based on role requirements.
- Availability to work overtime as needed.
- Ability to make decisions based on approved work instructions, experience, and available data.
- Ability to work effectively under general supervision, including performing routine assignments independently.
- Ability to carry out operations according to set procedures or sequences (standard work).
GE Aerospace designs and manufactures jet engines and systems for commercial and military aircraft while providing global maintenance and repair services. These engines work by compressing air, mixing it with fuel for combustion, and using the resulting high-pressure gas to spin turbines that generate thrust. The company distinguishes itself through a massive global service network and a vast installed base of engines that allows for extensive data collection and specialized lifecycle support. Its goal is to provide reliable propulsion and maintenance solutions that define the future of flight for airlines and defense forces worldwide.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$1B
Headquarters
Evendale, Ohio
Founded
1889
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- GE raised 2026 guidance after Q2 2026; revenue now targets high-teens growth.
- The $170 billion commercial-services backlog gives visible cash flow through 2028 and beyond.
- On September 2, 2026, GE won a $2.87 billion Navy F414 logistics contract.
What critics are saying
- GE still faces casting and spare-parts bottlenecks; Q2 2026 delinquencies rose 20% sequentially.
- The $11.75 billion CPP deal adds debt and closes only in second-half 2027.
- Pratt, Safran, and Honeywell intensify pricing pressure; one program stumble can cripple LEAP margins.
What makes GE Aerospace unique
- GE Aerospace controls roughly 50,000 commercial and 30,000 military engines globally.
- Its FLIGHT DECK operating system links design, manufacturing, and aftermarket execution across programs.
- CPP integration deepens vertical control over castings for LEAP, GEnx, T700, F110, and F404.
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GE Aerospace trades near $318, up 13.4% over the past twelve months, with a commercial services backlog of roughly $170 billion. A three-year scenario projects the stock could reach about $475, approximately 50% above current levels, assuming 17.4% annual revenue growth and some net margin recovery. Management raised its 2026 revenue outlook to high-teens growth from low double-digits. The company faces supply-side challenges rather than demand issues, with spare parts delinquencies growing 20% sequentially in Q2 2026. In September, GE Aerospace agreed to acquire castings maker Consolidated Precision Products to address bottlenecks. Net margin over the past twelve months was 17.7%, down from a three-year average of 19.8%. Management expects LEAP services margins to catch up with the total services portfolio by 2028. The company reports next on 20 October 2026.
MSPO 2026 - GE Aerospace's T700-401D, the engine that keeps rotorcraft turning. Jules Roukoz From maritime patrol to assault missions, the T700-401D brings proven power, modular maintainability and sea-going resilience to the MSPO show floor. At MSPO, GE Aerospace is putting the spotlight on the T700-401D, a turboshaft engine whose reputation has been built not through novelty, but through sustained operational service in some of the most demanding environments faced by military rotorcraft. It is an engine designed to keep helicopters moving when salt spray, dust, heat, high-altitude conditions and operational tempo all work against them. The title may invite a smile, but the message is serious: in the rotary-wing world, an engine is not merely a component - it is the difference between a mission launched, completed and recovered, or one that remains on the ground. A familiar name with a wide mission set The T700 family has become one of the defining military helicopter engine lines of the past several decades. GE Aerospace states that more than 25,000 T700/CT7 engines have accumulated over 100 million flight hours in nearly four decades of service, supporting military and civil operators in 50 countries and across 130 customers. Its applications range from transport and medical evacuation to special operations, search and rescue, firefighting and maritime patrol. Within this family, the T700-401D occupies a particularly important position for naval and expeditionary rotorcraft. GE Aerospace identifies it as the powerplant for Sikorsky's H-60 Sea Hawk and Jayhawk variants, as well as Bell's AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter and UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter. These are not marginal platforms. They sit at the core of US and allied naval aviation, amphibious operations, maritime security and expeditionary assault capabilities. The common-engine concept underpinning the AH-1Z/UH-1Y combination is especially relevant: shared propulsion contributes to commonality in logistics, maintenance skills, training and spare-parts planning across the H-1 family. Power for the maritime environment GE Aerospace places the T700-401D in the 1,600-1,900 shaft horsepower class, depending on installation and rating. In practical terms, that output supports mission equipment, payload, manoeuvre margins and demanding operations in hot, dusty or maritime conditions. The operational context matters as much as the headline power figure. Rotorcraft used from ships, littoral bases and forward operating sites face a combination of corrosion risk, airborne contaminants and high utilisation rates. A marine-oriented propulsion solution must therefore deliver dependable output while supporting an efficient sustainment model. For the AH-1Z Viper, the engine supports an armed reconnaissance and attack helicopter designed for expeditionary operations. In the UH-1Y Venom, it underpins tactical lift, command-and-control, close support, casualty evacuation and utility missions. On the MH-60R/S Sea Hawk family, the same engine line serves platforms associated with maritime strike, anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, logistics and airborne support missions. Maintainability is part of combat power One of the T700 family's most significant features is its modular architecture. GE Aerospace describes the engine as fully modular, with a design philosophy focused on field maintainability and reduced operating cost. The company says most line-replaceable units can be changed in 15 minutes or less, with no module-matching requirement and no test-cell requirement after maintenance actions of the type envisaged by its support model. That is more than a maintenance convenience. For armed forces operating from dispersed sites, aboard ships or in austere conditions, rapid engine support directly influences aircraft availability. A propulsion system that can be maintained in the field, rather than removed for extended depot-level intervention, can help commanders preserve sortie generation when it matters most. GE also highlights sealed sumps and bearings, along with the ability to maintain the engine according to operational need rather than a rigid time-between-overhaul model. This approach is particularly relevant to fleets whose operating patterns vary sharply between peacetime training, maritime deployments, crisis response and high-tempo combat operations. Why the T700-401D matters at MSPO MSPO has steadily reinforced its role as a meeting point for European and international defence programmes, including the evolving requirements of Central and Eastern European armed forces. For visitors examining helicopter modernisation, naval aviation, sustainment frameworks or expeditionary capability, the T700-401D offers a useful case study in mature but still relevant propulsion technology. The engine's value lies in three connected areas: * Platform commonality: it supports multiple major Western helicopter types, including the AH-1Z, UH-1Y and H-60 family. * Operational resilience: GE positions the T700/CT7 family as proven in sand, dust, extreme temperatures, salt water and high-altitude environments. * Sustainment efficiency: modular design and rapid replacement of line-replaceable units are intended to reduce maintenance burden and improve fleet availability. For operators, the attraction is clear. Procuring a helicopter is only the first step; maintaining usable aircraft over decades is the real programme. Engines sit at the centre of that equation, affecting readiness, lifecycle cost, training pipelines, logistics chains and operational confidence. Proven propulsion, not yesterday's news The T700-401D demonstrates why established propulsion families continue to matter in modern defence planning. Advanced mission systems, networked weapons, sensors and electronic-warfare suites may dominate headlines, but none of them compensate for insufficient aircraft availability. Proven propulsion remains the quiet enabler of rotary-wing capability. On the MSPO show floor, GE Aerospace's T700-401D is therefore a reminder that the most important technology is not always the newest-looking exhibit. Sometimes, it is the compact, battle-proven engine that keeps a Viper armed, a Venom moving, or a Sea Hawk on station - mission after mission. By Jules Roukoz
GE Aerospace (GE) stock surges on $11.75B acquisition of key supplier CPP. Key takeaways. Table of Contents * GE Aerospace has agreed to purchase Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) from Warburg and Berkshire Partners for $11.75 billion. * The target company specializes in advanced metal castings for aircraft engines and has been a GE partner for over 15 years, supplying approximately 25% of its critical blades and vanes. * CNBC's Jim Cramer highlighted the defense component as crucial, predicting the acquisition will "send this stock up." * GE's Defense and Propulsion Technologies division reported 16% revenue growth to $3.4 billion in Q2 2026, supported by a $210 billion order backlog. * Wall Street analysts remain positive, with Bernstein maintaining an Outperform rating at $421 and Jefferies holding a Buy rating with a $455 price target. GE Aerospace (GE) has unveiled plans to acquire Consolidated Precision Products in an $11.75 billion transaction, bringing a critical component manufacturer under its direct control while strengthening its defense business capabilities. Shares of GE closed at $334.91 on the announcement date, reflecting a 21.94% gain over the trailing twelve months. Despite a 9.5% pullback in the preceding month, the timing provided an attractive entry point for the positive news catalyst. Consolidated Precision Products ranks among the global leaders in precision castings production, manufacturing components from nickel superalloy, titanium, aluminum, magnesium and steel materials. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the company maintains a workforce of approximately 6,600 employees spread across over 20 manufacturing locations worldwide. Financial projections indicate CPP will deliver approximately $2.0 billion in revenue during 2027. The revenue mix breaks down to 60% commercial aerospace applications, 20% defense contracts, and 20% power generation and miscellaneous markets. The transaction carries a valuation multiple of 18 times CPP's projected 2027 EBITDA after accounting for synergies, rising to 26 times on a standalone basis. Private equity owners Warburg and Berkshire Partners are divesting a long-term industrial holding through this sale. The relationship between CPP and GE extends back more than 15 years, with CPP manufacturing critical parts for LEAP, GEnx, T700, F110 and F404 engine platforms. About one-quarter of GE's blade and vane inventory originates from CPP facilities, positioning this deal as a vertical integration strategy rather than a diversification play. During his September 8 Mad Money broadcast, Jim Cramer praised the move as "a great acquisition," emphasizing the defense sector implications. "Everyone's crazy to see them building up defense," he remarked. Defense business powers growth strategy. GE's Defense and Propulsion Technologies division generated $3.443 billion in second quarter 2026 revenue, representing 16% year-over-year expansion. Management elevated the full-year operating profit guidance for this segment to a range of $1.6 billion to $1.7 billion. Key initiatives including the XA102 adaptive engine platform, GEK1500 powerplant for light combat aircraft, and F404 contracts with Turkish Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics demonstrate robust pipeline activity. Owning the castings supply chain directly supports all these programs. Wall Street maintains positive outlook. Bernstein confirmed its Outperform rating alongside a $421 price objective for GE shares following the deal announcement. Jefferies preserved its Buy recommendation with a $455 target price. In a separate development, GE won a $2.87 billion contract from the U.S. Department of War for logistics support services covering F414 engine components installed in the Navy's F/A-18 E/F/G fighter fleet. GE's Commercial Engines and Services segment delivered $9.731 billion in Q2 revenue, climbing 27% year-over-year, with LEAP engine deliveries jumping 41% during the first six months. The company's total order backlog exceeds $210 billion. Full-year 2026 guidance calls for adjusted earnings per share between $7.65 and $7.85, alongside free cash flow ranging from $8.9 billion to $9.2 billion. Second quarter 2026 results showed adjusted EPS of $2.02, surpassing the Street consensus of $1.8565. Limited Time Offer Get 3 free stock ebooks. Discover top-performing stocks in AI, Crypto, and Technology with expert analysis. * Top 10 AI Stocks - Leading AI companies * Top 10 Crypto Stocks - Blockchain leaders * Top 10 Tech Stocks - Tech giants
GE Aerospace strikes $11.75 billion CPP casting deal. Key moments. * GE Aerospace agreed to acquire Consolidated Precision Products for $11.75 billion from Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners. * The deal values CPP at about 18 times expected 2027 EBITDA including synergies, and about 26 times without synergies. * The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2027 and to be accretive to adjusted EPS and free cash flow in the first year. Strategic move to expand casting capacity. Investing.com - GE Aerospace announced Tuesday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) from private equity owners Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners in a transaction valued at $11.75 billion. CPP is a supplier of engineered castings and sub-assemblies that serve both commercial aerospace and defense end markets. GE Aerospace Chairman and CEO H. Lawrence Culp, Jr. said the planned acquisition is intended to address the need for additional casting capacity to support demand across commercial engines, aftermarket activity, and defense programs. He indicated that pairing GE Aerospace's technology with CPP's manufacturing base is expected to increase capacity and accelerate the development of engine technologies. CPP's manufacturing footprint and capabilities. CPP, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, manufactures investment and precision sand castings used in commercial and military aircraft, weapon systems, jets, helicopters, and industrial gas turbines. Its portfolio spans complex super alloy, titanium, aluminum, magnesium, and steel cast components. The company employs approximately 6,600 people across more than 20 facilities. Founded in 1991, CPP is described as one of the world's largest producers of investment and precision sand castings. GE Aerospace has been a customer of CPP for more than fifteen years. Deal Valuation and financing structure. The agreement values CPP at approximately 18 times projected 2027 EBITDA when expected net synergies are included, and at approximately 26 times 2027 EBITDA excluding synergies. | Metric | Detail | | Total transaction value | $11.75 billion | | Valuation multiple (with synergies) | Approximately 18x 2027 EBITDA | | Valuation multiple (without synergies) | Approximately 26x 2027 EBITDA | | Cash financing | $7 billion | | Remaining consideration | Funded with new debt | GE Aerospace plans to fund $7 billion of the purchase price with cash, with the balance to be financed through new debt issuance. The company stated that the acquisition is expected to be accretive to adjusted earnings per share and free cash flow in the first year after closing. GE Aerospace also said that its capital allocation plans will remain unchanged as a result of the transaction. Closing timeline and advisory teams. The companies expect the transaction to close in the second half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Evercore and PJT Partners are acting as lead financial advisors to GE Aerospace. Morgan Stanley and Guggenheim Securities are advising CPP on the deal.
Local GE Aerospace plant nets investment, apprentices. By Emma Dill, posted About 6 hours ago Since 2024, GE Aerospace has invested more than $130 million in its Wilmington-area plant. The facility also recently marked the first year of an apprenticeship program with CFCC. (File photo) GE Aerospace has invested more than $130 million in its Wilmington-area plant since 2024, according to company officials. The company also has announced plans to spend millions of dollars on its facilities nationwide and is marking the first year of its Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) apprenticeship program. A major employer in the region, GE Aerospace operates a manufacturing facility on Castle Hayne Road. In 2024, the Wilmington plant saw $22 million in new investment from the company, according to Matthew Lehner, a spokesperson for GE Aerospace. The next year, it saw $52 million in investment, and the company expects to invest $60 million in the facility by the end of 2026. Much of that funding is being used to support ongoing projects and to refresh the facility's manufacturing equipment - particularly its Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines, along with new tooling and building and facility improvements, Lehner wrote in an email to the Business Journal. "The Wilmington site supports both our commercial and defense customers," Lehner wrote, "manufacturing precision parts used in the core of jet engines, including blisks, spools and high-pressure turbine disks - components built to perform under extreme operating conditions." In March, the company announced the $60 million investment in the Wilmington plant, as part of a larger $1 billion investment in sites across the U.S. to accelerate jet engine production. "We're bringing more equipment online to better serve our customers and meet growing demand, and that is good news for this community as the team grows," Mark Moon, site leader for the Wilmington plant, said at the time of the announcement. "We are all in on U.S. manufacturing, Wilmington and our customers." Between 2024 and 2026, employment at the Wilmington facility grew by approximately 35%, according to Lehner, and as of late August, the plant had 17 open positions. Lehner did not provide an employee count for the Wilmington facility. Late last month, the plant also marked the first year of an apprenticeship program with CFCC. The roughly eight-week program prepares students for careers as CNC machinists. It involves on-site and on-the-job training at the GE Aerospace facility and at CFCC, according to a news release. More than 80 apprentices have graduated from the program since its launch last year. The apprentices are paid as full-time GE Aerospace employees throughout the program, and the cost of instruction is covered by North Carolina's NCEdge program, the release states. CNC machinists set up and operate equipment that creates precise parts for jet engines. "This apprenticeship opens the door to a career at GE Aerospace for people from many backgrounds, including those new to the industry," Moon stated in the release. "It helps us grow the skilled workforce we need in Wilmington to deliver the critical engine parts our customers depend on." "As GE Aerospace continues to expand its operations and invest in the Wilmington region, CFCC is proud to provide the training and talent pipeline needed to support that growth," CFCC President Jim Morton wrote in the release. "Through this customized machining training program, we are helping individuals launch rewarding careers while ensuring one of our region's leading employers has access to a highly skilled workforce prepared to meet the demands of advanced manufacturing."