James Seagraves
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Education
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL Latrobe University, Melbourne, Australia Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Semester Study Abroad Honors College January 2017
May 2020 GPA: 3.47 / 4.0
Work Experience
Alaska Airlines · Seattle, WA Jan 2018 ̶ August 2019 Powerplant Engineer, Co-Op
● Wrote new and modified existing corporate documentation to develop new maintenance procedures for Boeing’s Aircraft Maintenance Manual in preparation for entry into service for the 737-MAX.
● Reviewed several Category 2 Service Bulletins and drafted engineering orders to provide work instructions and track compliance.
● Evaluated Airworthiness Directives and developed engineering orders to create work instructions and procedures to comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. Interiors Engineer, Co-Op
● Utilized AutoCAD and Solidworks to design placards, tools, and emergency equipment drawings to meet FAA regulations and corporate standards.
● Reviewed 3rd party Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) materials and met with vendors to confirm compliance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) designs.
● Developed and supervised more than a dozen maintenance prototypes to ensure safety and compliance. Structures Engineer, Co-Op
● Examined Structural Repair Reports to schedule Damage Tolerance Inspections (DTI) for over 35 aircraft.
● Worked alongside Israel Aerospace Industries to develop repairs and alterations to support the conversion of 3 Boeing 737-700 NG aircraft into freighters.
● Investigated damage trends to develop and test a preventative maintenance procedure that would decrease aircraft damage, improve reliability, reduce inspection and repair costs, and avoid potential delays. The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL · Resident Advisor May 2016 ̶ May 2020
● Served alongside campus partners to organize and run monthly programs for over 120 student residents. Global Recruiters Network of Memphis · Memphis, TN · Researcher June 2014 ̶ July 2016 Involvement & Honors
Eagle Scout Dean’s List
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Alabama Boxing Club Alabama Hovercraft Team
Skills
TRAX · Workfront · Solidworks · AutoCAD · MatLab · MyBoeingFleet · MyCFM