Job Description Summary

Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.

GE Aerospace’s Defense & Systems (D&S) business provides the capabilities required to meet today’s dynamic threat environment. Powering two thirds of all U.S. military aircraft with more than 25,000 engines in our installed base, Defense & Systems is uniquely positioned to work closely with and support the Defense sector, providing reliable high performance, sustainable, innovative military engines, systems and services.

A key member of the GE Aerospace Communications Team, the D&S Communications Leader will be responsible for developing and executing strategic, 360-degree communications plans to advance the goals of the Defense & Systems business and its leadership team.

Job Description

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide strategic communications counsel to the Defense and Systems CEO and executive team, driving a contemporary approach to communications.
• Promote GE Aerospace’s reputation by developing and executing 360-degree strategic communications plans, including through earned, owned and paid channels.
• Protect GE Aerospace’s reputation through proactive engagements and crisis preparedness planning.
• Partner on global sales campaigns and issues that are important to the business working in close partnership with global public affairs and D&S leadership team.
• Collaborate across the Corporate Affairs team and other key internal stakeholders, including Investor Relations and legal, to maximize reach and impact for Defense & Systems messaging.
• Develop and deploy FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s lean operating model, to reduce waste and deliver results for our customers.
• Lead and develop a team of three aligned communicators, including internal communications to connect employees across multiple sites to the business’ strategy through clear and consistent messaging; and media relations, including defense trade media engagement and strategy and support for Defense and Systems trade shows.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• A minimum of 10 years of experience developing strategic, 360-degree communications plans
• A minimum of 10 years of experience coaching and developing a communications team
• A minimum of 10 years of experience with crisis communications and issues management

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in government and/or political campaigns
• Experience in financial communications and media relations
• Experience working with on global communications efforts
• Familiarity with lean
• Self-starter
• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry
• Experience developing strategic, 360-degree communications plans
• Strong executive presence and an ability to serve as trusted communications advisor
• Demonstrate excellent judgement and understanding of how to navigate complexity in a matrix and multi-stakeholder environment; highly collaborative, and proactive problem-solver
• Experience coaching and developing a communications team
• Experience with crisis communications and issues management
• Unyielding commitment to integrity and safety
• Strong oral, written, and digital communication skills
• Strong project management skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

The base pay range for this position is $200,000-300,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.  This posting is expected to close on 4/4/2025.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.