Favorite Parts Of Working In The Aerospace Industry As A Senior Finance Director
Shawna, a Senior Finance Director at Parker Meggitt, finds immense pride in the aerospace industry, highlighting the tangible impact of their work—"airplanes can't fly, people can't get home safely"—and the personal satisfaction of knowing their contributions ensure safe air travel, even sharing this with their children. The opportunity to learn "cool facts" about aerospace components further enhances Shawna's enjoyment of the field.
Aerospace Industry, Safety, Product Development, Leadership, Global Impact
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Job Title
Company
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Shawna Anderson
Sr. Finance Director
Parker Meggitt
California State University, Northride, 2009
UCLA Anderson School of Business, MBA
Finance
Aerospace, Aviation & Defense
Finance
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Working on safety-critical products and seeing the direct impact on people's lives.
2. The opportunity to showcase accomplishments and inspire family members by connecting work to everyday experiences.
3. Contributing to a critical industry and understanding the profound impact of aerospace products on global connectivity and safety.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about your industry?
I think there's this guide product that's safety-critical on an A320 Neo. I love getting on a flight with my kids and saying, "Oh, yeah, this is the Neo we provide. You know, this service, this service, and this service are all on this airplane."
It's great being able to show them the cool facts I learned about different parts of aerospace. There's an immense pride in knowing that without some of our products, airplanes can't fly, and people can't get home safely to their families. It really does help solidify the purpose in building strong and safe aerospace products.
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