How GE Aerospace
Is Building a Larger Skilled Workforce
Urgent
Work Underway
GE Aerospace has a long history of training current and future employees.

Building a larger skilled workforce in aerospace manufacturing is an urgent challenge, driven by an influx of new workers and waves of retirements. According to data from a GE Aerospace | Morning Consult survey, equipping workers with these critical skills is not only essential for the industry’s future but also the top factor in ensuring success and retention.

Flight Deck

Training for all new employees starts with FLIGHT DECK, the company’s proprietary lean operating model that provides a common set of tools and processes.

Advanced Skills Training

Many roles require specialized skills or certificates. In 2025, around 3,000 GE Aerospace workers will take part in apprenticeships and other training programs.

Some of those programs include:

Machinists Toolmaker Apprenticeship

Rutland, VT

Learn more about Ethan’s story.
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Powerplant Apprenticeship

Lafayette, IN

Learn more about Krystal’s story.
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Advanced Machining

West Jefferson, NC

Learn more about Heather’s story.
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SkillBridge

Multiple U.S. Locations

Learn more about Hunter's story.
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Stepping Up to Build a Larger
Industry Workforce
Since becoming a standalone
company in 2024, GE Aerospace and its Foundation have donated:

to

20+

partners
supporting nearly

10K

individuals

with expanded classes, new equipment and reduced costs

and

$30M

planned

to create a new, multi-year workforce aerospace program

Some of the 2025 Donations

Massachusetts
$1M to Advanced Manufacturing Training Expansion Program to continue providing free advanced manufacturing skills training
Ohio
$250K to Cincinnati State for two new Aviation Maintenance Technician teachers, expanding capacity by 150+
Texas
$250K to Tarrant County Community College scholarships for 50 students; tablets for 75 students, tools, develop prep course
New York
$125K to Vaughn College to develop a curriculum using new equipment and hire expert faculty to lead the course work
North Carolina
$500K to Heroes MAKE America to establish an Airframe & Powerplant license course for service members transitioning to civilian life
Washington, D.C.
$125K to the University of the District of Columbia to purchase equipment better preparing students
London
$125K to Farnborough College of Technology to purchase engine, along with simulator tools, to support student learning
2024 Donations

Learn how these donations have helped more than 4,300 individuals.

Learn more