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experiences to demonstrate how to take charge
of one's career. The contributors offer poignant
insights on such topics as personal career
insights, work-life balance, mentorship/
sponsorship, avoiding a career stall, and
powering through challenging situations.
Nicole Piasecki, the chairman of Seattle
University's Board of Trustees and retired vice
president and general manager of the
propulsion systems division at Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, noted in the book's
preface: " Aerospace is a tough business, and
challenges abound. A collaborative spirit, an
insatiable appetite for learning, and a relentless
work ethic go a long, long way. "
" Flight Paths to Success " reaffirms SAE's
commitment to diversity by offering insights
and advice for colleagues, peers, and the next
generation of women entering the workforce.
SAE previously published " The Road to the Top
is Not on the Map " in 2019, which conversations
with top women in the automotive industry. n
By Sherry Nigam, Publisher,
SAE Books, SAE International
Co-author Rhonda Walthall is a leader in integrated
aircraft health management with 33 years in the
aerospace industry. As a Fellow at Collins Aerospace
Systems, a division of Raytheon Technologies
Corporation (RTX), she focuses on Design for
Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) and
Model-based Digital Thread initiatives. For the past 16
years, she has been actively engaged in the
development of standards and best practices for PHM
and Integrated Aircraft Health Management.
Co-author Brenda Mitchell is the Vice President of
Engineering, Certification, and ODA (Organization
Delegation Authorization) at ALOFT AeroArchitects in
Georgetown, DE., where she leads a team of engineers
and service professionals who design and certify
aircraft systems and interior modifications of VIP, VVIP,
and Head of State aircraft.
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