I had the opportunity to interview a senior mechanical engineer from Pratt and Whitney. In this interview he provides insight into what a mechanical engineer does on a day to day basis. Watch the full interview to get tips on how to get into the Aerospace industry after college.
00:00 Pratt & Whitney Intro
01:31- Pratt & Whitney Engineer Intro
03:40 - What is it like working at Pratt & Whitney/ What are your day to day duties?
08:02 - Do you design components from scratch or do you mostly do redesigns on existing components?
10:47 - What do you like most about working there?
13:14 - What do you like the least?
15:05 - Whats the coolest thing you've seen while working there?
17:07 - What was the application process like? How did you get in?
20:28 - What made you standout the most as an applicant?
21:46 - How does the industry differ from what you expected? Reality Vs Expectation.
28:00 - Do any of the engineering skills you learned from college translate to the industry?
31:00 - Any words of wisdom for aspiring engineers?
9 авг 2024
