GE Aerospace | LIFT University Student Career Summit

The GE Aerospace L.I.F.T. Summit (Leaders Innovating Flight for Tomorrow), is our signature recruiting event for current university students that provides early career access to our internship, co-op, and leadership program job opportunities.
Hosted by our early careers recruiting team, and leaders from our African American Forum, Hispanic Forum and our Women’s Network, this 3-day event will help you see your future take flight!

The L.I.F.T. Summit is for you if:

•You want an internship, coop, or full-time leadership program position in 2026.

•You are looking for a workplace that values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

•You want to help advance the future of flight.

•You want to make the world more sustainable.

•You want to be a part of a company invested in identifying and growing inclusive leaders and a more diverse workforce, a more equitable culture, and more inclusive leadership.

Students selected to attend L.I.F.T. Summit receive:

•Meals, transportation, and hotel accommodations paid by GE Aerospace.

•Insights for career advancement in the Aerospace industry.

•Networking directly with GE Leaders and peers from across the USA.

•Early interviews for 2026 Internships and Development Programs.

•Tours of GE Aerospace headquarters.

The L.I.F.T. Summit is an invitation only event.
Applications require a resume upload and 30 – 90 min video interview.

The L.I.F.T summit is for current university students, requires 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA, and legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for the job opportunity outcomes of this event. This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Aerospace are not eligible.

Because this is a recruiting event that concludes with an interview and potential offer for employment, students selected for the 2026 L.I.F.T. summit must be available for internship, co-op, or leadership program job opportunities with 2026 start dates. Students who have accepted 2026 start date offers with other companies will not be eligible.

2024 L.I.F.T. Summit Flashback!

Learn more about opportunities based on your career stage.

This is an exciting opportunity to learn about GE Aerospace headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio!

Still in school and interested in learning more about the available Internships & Co-Ops at GE Aerospace? Attending the L.I.F.T. Summit is an opportunity to grow professionally and network, and talk more about how you can take your area of study forward for experience and further discovery. Internships & Co-Ops at GE Aerospace will allow you to collaborate on exciting projects, not only with talented peers, but with top leaders in your field.

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Ready to graduate or are you a recent graduate? Our development programs are the primary paths for university graduates into GE Aerospace careers. Build skills in critical areas of the company such as digital, finance, engineering, and supply chain/manufacturing with active coaching and participate in projects with impact. This is an opportunity to attend the L.I.F.T. Summit, grow professionally, and possibly kick start your career with us!

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Are you a Masters student seeking a technical research role in the exciting field of aerospace when you graduate? Launch your research career with the us! Our early career rotational program will grow your technical & leadership skills through stimulating R&D assignments, formal training, and professional coaching & mentorship. You will collaborate with world-class researchers toward achieving our mission: to create the future of flight. Attending the L.I.F.T. Summit will give you the opportunity to meet our program leader, learn first hand about the role and interview for a spot in our class of 2025!

Internships

GE Aerospace interns work together to solve real-world challenges, sometimes spurring innovations that change the way we do business. An internship at GE is an opportunity to learn while doing. You can explore a brilliant future, while doing work that makes an immediate impact.

Bring your passion for technology and technical excellence in the design and analysis of jet engines for commercial and military applications.

Bring your passion for technology and technical excellence in the design and analysis of avionics hardware and power distribution systems; and embedded software coding.

Build your breadth and depth in manufacturing and assembly processes; as well as future leadership in operations, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and environmental health & safety.

Gain valuable skills and an opportunity for future leadership in finance within commercial, supply chain, and planning & analysis.

A commercial internship allows students to be placed in challenging roles to develop skills like leadership, negotiation, critical thinking, and taking initiative. Our interns work in sales, marketing, and commercial operations. You will be placed in challenging roles to develop skills like leadership, negotiation, critical thinking, and taking initiative. You will be working with the best and brightest in a fast-paced environment with leaders who will support your development by assigning you responsibility for business-critical tasks.

If you want to build digital products and services that accelerate the way GE Aerospace works and deliver value to GE’s employees worldwide, DTLP is for you. You’ll have projects in Data Analytics & Operations, Technical Product Management, Digital Engineering, and more; and receive diverse assignments in project and product management, data analytics, IT operations, and software development, among others. Digital Technology Interns also have significant exposure to key IT and software business leaders, as well as a global internship support network.

Development Programs

These programs will give you exposure to real-world experiences and projects within critical functional areas of GE Aerospace. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate and network with professionals at all levels within the organization and build friendships with other program participants that will last a lifetime.

If you want to build digital products and services that accelerate the way GE Aerospace works and deliver value to GE’s employees worldwide, DTLP is for you.

EEDP is a 2-year rotational engineering program designed to accelerate your professional growth through exciting assignments and inspiring technical training opportunities. Upon completion, you will be ready for a career as a jet engine or systems innovator at GE Aerospace. In the Edison Engineering Development Program (EEDP) you will gain a variety of experiences in engineering, work with leaders invested in your learning and development, and collaborate with a global workforce of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences. Accelerate your professional and technical development with three business-critical rotations in the areas of your interest. Grow with GE's advanced engineering courses that can earn credit toward an M.S. degree in engineering and receive active coaching and personal mentorship from the top minds in your field

Innovative initiatives would never see the light of day without a brilliant team to deliver them. The Operations Management Leadership Program (OMLP) is a two-year program designed to develop you as a forward-thinking leader capable of meeting the challenges of facing the Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Quality, and Environmental Health & Safety areas of GE Aerospace.

If you are eager to be exposed to and learn diverse facets of finance such as commercial finance, supply chain finance, finance IT, financial planning and analysis, learn more about FMP.

The Commercial Leadership Program (CLP) is a two-year developmental program designed to provide graduates with a broad foundation in the skills required for them to be successful in our commercial functions of Sales, Marketing, and Commercial Operations. You will be placed in challenging roles to develop skills like leadership, negotiation, critical thinking, and taking initiative. You will be working with the best and brightest in a fast-paced environment with leaders who will support your development by assigning you responsibility for business-critical tasks.

Manufacturing & Technology is at the core of GE Aerospace’s future of flight. The MEDP program will help you build a strong technical foundation for manufacturing engineering and assembly processes. You'll complete two 12-month rotations to cultivate opportunities for exposure to various technical disciplines and engineering responsibilities across a range of technical domains, including: Assembly & Test, Welding & Joining, CNC Programming, Repair & Overhaul, Conventional Machining, Non-Conventional Machining, CMC Manufacturing, PMC Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing, Metrology, Lean Manufacturing, Robotics & Automation, New Process Introductions and more!

Our Employee Resource Groups

Our ERGs are open to all employees, regardless of background or identity. For decades, they have added value to our colleagues and business by fostering a more inclusive workplace, enhancing employee engagement, driving innovation through diverse perspectives, and creating spaces where employees can learn, connect, and foster a sense of belonging.

Our oldest ERG is focused on attracting, promoting, and developing diverse talent in America and across our global operations.

APAF was founded to support our Asian Pacific Islander (API) employees and offer education, mentoring, and networking opportunities to promote the API community and support API students interested in careers with us.

The DAN seeks to provide support and resources that enable people with disabilities, their families, and allies to connect and thrive. With nearly 2,000 members, DAN raises awareness through events, education, and advocacy efforts.

ECPO aims to make GE Aerospace a more welcoming place for new professionals by helping them find their way, answering their questions, and building connections at work and within their communities.

FWF welcomes all GE Aerospace employees of various faiths, regardless of their religious affiliation, to connect, learn, support one another, and share experiences, fostering understanding and respect across diverse beliefs.

Through education, action, and best practice sharing, GTN members take a grassroots approach to supporting and furthering our sustainability goals.

The HF is committed to creating an inclusive environment where Hispanics can thrive and promote their heritage, showcase their talents, and foster strong networks and alliances.

PRIDE welcomes employees who identify as part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual, and intersex (LGBTQAI+) community and their allies. The group raises awareness around LGBTQAI+ issues, advocates for inclusive work environments, and promotes GE Aerospace’s commitment to developing LGBTQAI+ talent.

The VN was established to make GE Aerospace an employer of choice for veterans, reservists, and guardsmen, and to support and encourage the career development and growth of all members.

The WN was created to attract, develop, inspire, and retain female professional talent, and cultivate their leadership skills, business practices, personal contacts, and career opportunities.