Chuck Jackson has dedicated his career at GE Aerospace to advancing technological programs in the commercial aviation industry. Jackson graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1995. Soon after Chuck continued his schooling at the University of Cincinnati where he received his master’s degree and then went on to attend Duke University where he received his MBA. In 1996 Jackson began his meaningful career at GE Aerospace as part of the Edison Engineering Development Program. In 2013 Chuck spearheaded the GE9X program where he led the execution of the engine development programs and led critical technology maturation.
“It is incredibly exciting to be at the forefront of commercial engine technology with a GE Aerospace enterprise fully committed to “invent the future of flight.” says Chuck.
Jackson is currently the General Manager of Advanced Technology Programs for GE Aerospace’s Commercial Engines and Services business. His time at MAE established his sense of critical technical competencies which he uses in his daily work life along with his personal life.
“The opportunity to both learns, apply, and grow my skills and scope set me up to keep learning and growing long after classes were over.” says Jackson.
In his current position, Jackson works to create bonds between the needs of customers’ future products and the technologies and programs to create them.
Jackson mentioned, “Connecting these technologies and their outcomes to our customer’s value proposition is very rewarding, but the truly thrilling part is leading a team to deliver on those technology outcomes every single day.”
His impact during his tenure at GE Aerospace has not gone unnoticed, and his passion to lead towards the future has left a lasting impact on the company. His advice to current MAE Students is “to find something you truly enjoy doing. That passion will pay massive dividends to your future career.
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