In this episode of The Sound Bearier, we’re joined by Northeast State alumnus Taylor Williams, an Aviation Technology graduate now working as an HR associate at Bell.

As part of the College’s 60th anniversary, we’re highlighting alumni who have taken their education to new heights, and Taylor’s path shows there’s more than one way to get there.

He shares how his experience at Northeast State helped shape his career, how he found his place in the aviation industry beyond the technical side and what he’s learned along the way.

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - The Sound Barrier
• (00:00:42) - Employee Taylor Williams on the Journey
• (00:04:31) - How to Get Your Bachelor's Degree While Working Full Time
• (00:05:25) - A and P School: Time Management
• (00:07:56) - Flights and Crews Internships
• (00:11:03) - What is an Airframe Inspection Certificate (A&P)
• (00:12:06) - "Push Planes": Students Try Aviation
• (00:13:46) - Bell Helicopter Interns: Transition from Student to Full Time
• (00:16:54) - Bell Helicopter's Day to Day Role
• (00:20:59) - Piney Flats Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Inspection
• (00:23:11) - Challenges of Starting Your Career in Technology
• (00:28:53) - Photographer and Bell Helicopter Employee
• (00:34:58) - Pilot School: Taking Advantage of Opportunities