What Type Of Person Thrives In Aerospace, According To A Project Manager At Boeing
James, a Project Management Specialist III at Boeing, most enjoys the "amount of innovation" in the aerospace industry, citing work on fighter jets, commercial airplanes, and satellites—"basically, if it comes off the ground, James has worked on it." This allows James to be on the "Forefront" of advancements, observing differences in technology between various governments and commercial sectors globally, and contributing to projects with significant real-world impact.
Innovation, Aerospace Engineering, Project Management, Global Impact, Technological Advancement
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James Moody
Project Management Specialist III
Boeing
Purdue University, 2014
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Industrial, Supply Chain Management
Aerospace, Aviation & Defense
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Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Being at the forefront of innovation in aerospace, from fighter jets to commercial airplanes and satellites.
2. Experiencing the fast-paced innovation in military and government projects compared to commercial projects.
3. Witnessing the global diversity in aerospace projects, comparing US projects with those in the Middle East and other regions.
Transcript
What do you most enjoy about being in your industry?
The speaker has worked on a variety of aerospace projects. This includes fighter jets, commercial airplanes, and satellites. Essentially, if it's an airborne vehicle, they've likely had some involvement.
They emphasize that innovation in aerospace impacts our daily lives, often in ways we don't realize. Fighter jets contribute to national security, while commercial airplanes facilitate travel for family visits or vacations.
Satellites are crucial for modern communication, enabling phone calls, TV, and radio. The speaker notes that innovation happens at a rapid pace, particularly within the military and certain governments, often exceeding commercial development.
Witnessing this progress firsthand is described as amazing. Being at the forefront, seeing how different governments and commercial airlines innovate, and observing variations in commercial aircraft between regions like the US and the Middle East is a remarkable experience.
The speaker stresses that these innovations are not trivial; they involve complex engineering, like aircraft designed to fly at high altitudes. Being part of this continuous innovation process is described as absolutely amazing.
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