Month: June 2018

GE Aviation Hiring Event on July 19

GE Aviation Hiring Event on July 19

GE is looking for qualified Veteran talent to fill roles across the Lynn, Massachusetts supply chain site building engines and components for the F404, F414, T700 CT7 and even more product lines. Looking for veterans to fill open machinist, quality engineering, manufacturing engineering and cell leader supervisory roles.

GE will be holding a virtual webinar ahead of the hiring event on 12 July to focused on quality and manufacturing engineering roles. Get registered now for the virtual webinar!

On 19 July, GE will host a hiring event at the GE Lynn site to meet prospective talent- you will get the opportunity to network with GE Human Resource leaders and Hiring Managers for open roles.

Location: GE Aviation, 1000 Western Ave., Lynn, MA 01905

Time: 4:30-7:00pm

More details on logistics will be provided following registration.

Get Registered Here for the hiring event and provide your resume.

Some positions GE Aviation will be hiring for include but are not limited to:

Lynn Experience Machinist

Lynn Welder

Lynn Manufacturing Associate

Lynn Advanced Aircraft Engine Mechanic

Quality Engineer – Production Quality

Lead Manufacturing Engineer (12 PM – 8 PM)

Lead Manufacturing Specialist – Production Quality 1st Shift F414

Manufacturing Quality Engineer – 2nd Shift

Production Supervisor – 1st Shift Punch Press

Manufacturing Team Leader – 3rd Shift

Production Supervisor – Tuesday – Saturday

Maintenance Supervisor

To learn more about open opportunities with GE Aviation, search the GE Aviation’s career page!

Also check out the GE Aviation Veteran Hiring Event Flyer!

Annual July 4th Golf Fundraiser Benefits National Nonprofit Hire Heroes USA

Golfers nationwide invited to join effort to impact veterans and their families

ATLANTA (PRWEB) JUNE 27, 2018

As he has done for the past 10 years, Carl Meyer will be spending the Fourth of July on a Wisconsin golf course to increase awareness about the work of Hire Heroes USA and to fundraise in support of its mission. It is a very personal effort that has already raised over 675,000 dollars for the national nonprofit, and – this year – Meyer is inviting golfers nationwide to join him in dedicating some rounds in July to the same cause.

Hire Heroes USA, which is now in its 11th year, provides free employment services to transitioning military members, veterans and military spouses across the United States and around the world, and it is the leading veteran service organization specifically targeting the issues of underemployment and unemployment among veterans. In May, the organization announced its 25,000th hire, a milestone that represents more than $1.25 billion in first-year earnings pumped into the U.S. economy.

For Meyer, who has a handicap of 11 and typically averages 75-to-80 rounds a year, the annual 100 Holes for Our Heroes golf event allows him to take something he absolutely loves and, as he describes it, transform it into a means for good. On July 4th last year, he played 180 holes – a full 10 rounds of golf – to mark the 10th anniversary of his annual fundraiser. It was an all-day effort that started well before sunrise and ended not long before nightfall.

“I feel so lucky to live in a country where there are men and women who are willing to put their lives on the line for us, that my spending some time to play some golf, and mail letters to supporters of my efforts, is just a very small way of trying to say thanks,” said Meyer, Executive Vice President at The Wetrich Group.

Since 2008, when Meyer first started his annual 100 Holes fundraiser, he has played a total of 1,341 holes of golf on behalf of Hire Heroes USA and the men and women who seek the nonprofit’s free career services. He will add at least 100 more holes to that total this year.

“What Carl does every year on behalf of our organization, and the military members, veterans and military spouses we serve, is nothing short of amazing,” said Christopher Plamp, CEO of Hire Heroes USA. “Carl’s deep passion for our armed forces is matched only by his absolute enthusiasm for golf. The uncompromising motivation, stamina and guts that it takes for him to play 100-plus holes every year on America’s Independence Day is not only incredible – it’s awe-inspiring.”

One of the things Meyer enjoys most about golf is that it’s a game where people of all skill levels can compete. It’s an interesting parallel to the work Hire Heroes USA does every day to help all ranks of transitioning military members and veterans compete in the civilian workforce.

“Eleven years ago, I don’t think anyone envisioned Hire Heroes USA as it sits today,” said Meyer, citing the nonprofit’s 4-star Charity Navigator rating for a third consecutive year and its GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency. “When you ask someone to support a nonprofit, especially one that is as bona fide, verified, worthwhile, and quantifiable as Hire Heroes USA, that makes the ask a lot easier.” He added, “Yeah, there’s a lot of work every year and I spend more time writing thank you notes, and asking people for money than I do playing golf – but every donation has a direct impact on the lives of veterans and their families. That’s a powerful statement.”

It’s easy to join Meyer in support of Hire Heroes USA’s fight against underemployment and unemployment among veterans. Get a foursome together in July, hit the fairways – and enjoy your fun-raising with some fundraising. Click here for more details and to learn more about Meyer’s efforts.

About Hire Heroes USA:

Headquartered in the Atlanta metro area, with additional branch offices around the country, Hire Heroes USA provides consistently effective, customized career coaching services that are funded exclusively by private grants and public donations. In 2018, the full suite of free career services provided by Hire Heroes USA continues to grow and evolve with the addition of increased virtual service options, like online workshops, training modules and career fairs, in addition to core services that include resume, networking and interview assistance, as well as federal sector help. For more information about the nonprofit’s mission, services and how to get involved as a corporate partner, employment partner, donor or volunteer, please visit hireheroesusa.org and follow Hire Heroes USA on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

A digital copy of this press release is also available online at: https://www.prweb.com/releases/2018/06/prweb15589108.htm

Hire Heroes USA Announces New Chief Executive Officer

Decorated Air Force Veteran Christopher Plamp Named CEO

ATLANTA (PRWEB) JUNE 06, 2018

Hire Heroes USA today announced that its Board of Directors has selected Christopher Plamp as Chief Executive Officer of the national nonprofit. Plamp, who has been serving as interim CEO, was Chief Operating Officer of the veteran service organization, which recently announced a milestone 25,000 veteran and military spouse hires, representing more than $1.25 billion in first-year earnings pumped into the U.S. economy.

“Christopher is an outstanding leader and someone who is passionate about helping veterans get great jobs,” said Marshall Lauck, Chairman of Hire Heroes USA’s Board of Directors. “A decorated veteran himself, he knows firsthand how hard the transition from military to civilian life can be and how important it is to have job stability through this process. We’re so pleased he will bring his strategic vision, knowledge, and experience to the role of CEO, leading the organization through its next important chapter.”

Plamp joined Hire Heroes USA as the Director of Veteran Programs after leaving the Air Force as a Colonel in May 2014. He was an Air Force Command Pilot, flight instructor and evaluator, primarily flying the A-10 Warthog, MQ-1B Unmanned Predator, UV-18B Twin Otter and TG-16 Sailplane. He was an A-10 Fighter Squadron Director of Operations, an MQ-1B Reconnaissance Squadron Commander, and a Flying Training Group Commander at the United States Air Force Academy. He also served in the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), as director of a four-star general’s Commander’s Action Group. His final position was Director of one of only two NATO Combined Air Operations Centers responsible for the military air defense of the 14 NATO countries in Northern Europe.

Plamp participated in Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. He received two Bronze Stars for actions in Afghanistan, the first one in 2001 as a member of JSOC for actions during the initial combat operations after 9/11. The second was earned for his work in the 74th Fighter Squadron for critical operations, including the planning and execution of the Operation REDWINGS (of Lone Survivor fame) rescue. As Commander of the 15th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, he led his squadron to provide all conventional Predator Unmanned Aircraft operations during ‘The Surge” into Iraq, as well as personally flying missions. His other awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, three Air Medals, and the German Silver Cross of Honor.

“I joined Hire Heroes USA nearly four years ago, because the mission meant so much to me personally. As a commander in the military, I watched hundreds of service members transition – knowing there was little I could do to help them once they left the service. My own transition to civilian life was also daunting. You go at once from knowing your job, your colleagues, your work tempo and expectations, to a completely unknown universe,” said Plamp. “Being part of the solution on the civilian side remains incredibly important to me, and I’m proud to be part of this extraordinary team that has already helped so many. My entire professional career has been dedicated to leading high-quality teams doing meaningful and effective work. As CEO, I will be leading a team of the finest nonprofit professionals, whose remarkable impact profoundly and positively affects thousands of lives and families each year. I couldn’t be more excited about this new opportunity to lead Hire Heroes USA into a future of even greater impact and service.”

Plamp succeeds Brian Stann, who stepped down as Hire Heroes USA’s president and CEO in September 2017.

“I am very proud to have Christopher take the reins at Hire Heroes USA. His leadership, operational brilliance and innovative thinking are exactly what we need to continue our growth in serving veterans and their families,” said Stann, who now serves on Hire Heroes USA’s Board of Directors.

Plamp holds both a Master’s in Military Art and Science, and a Master’s in Strategic Studies. He also has a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Air Force Academy.

The executive search firm LeaderFit worked with the Board of the Directors on this search.

About Hire Heroes USA:

Headquartered in the Atlanta metro area, with additional branch offices around the country, Hire Heroes USA provides consistently effective, customized career coaching services that are funded exclusively by private grants and public donations. It has earned Charity Navigator’s highest possible 4-star rating for a third consecutive year and also has a GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency. For more information about the nonprofit’s mission, services and how to get involved as a corporate partner, employment partner, donor or volunteer, please visit hireheroesusa.org and follow Hire Heroes USA on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

A digital copy of this press release is also available online at: https://www.prweb.com/releases/2018/06/prweb15542739.htm