Andrew Meiers
GE Aviation
Lafayette, IN USA
"You can always change career fields. Just because you go in a specific direction doesn’t mean that’s the only thing you can do."
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Andrew's work combines: Engineering, Technology, and Learning / Being Challenged
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Advice for getting started
Obtaining an internship with a company in the field you are interested in while still in college will give you the experience needed to help you obtain an entry-level job in your field.
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Mechanical Engineering
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Graduate Degree
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Manufacturing Engineers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Engineering, General
Graduate Degree: Business Administration and Management, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Grew up in Indianapolis, IN.
2.
While in elementary school, he was a part of a space and aviation club which sparked his early interest in all things space and flying.
3.
Knew very early on that he wanted to major in engineering in college—he attended Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology where he graduated with degrees in mechanical and aerospace engineering.
4.
In college, he learned about turbines, which are very similar to jet engines, and manufacturing processes, while interning at a power plant.
5.
He also interned with the United Space Alliance at the Johnson Space Center, where he had the opportunity to work with flight control for the International Space Station.
6.
Admits that when he first got to college, he struggled with the workload for some of his classes—says having an outlet (clubs, sports, etc.) forced him to learn how to manage his time.
7.
He began working for GE Aviation right out of college and for the next 7 years, he was part of a rotational program where he moved to a new city every 6 months.
8.
After all of that moving around, GE Aviation finally had a permanent position open up in Indiana, so he decided to move back home permanently.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
I don't think I'll be able to do this work.
How I responded:
I was not prepared for the work load in college and how challenging it would be. I had to work really hard and figure out how to manage my time so I could get everything done.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I left home and moved across the state to go to college in Terre Haute, IN. That transition was rough at first, but it was a great opportunity and I knew there were plenty of ways to keep in touch with my family.