Florida Ranks Second in the U.S. for the Number of Aerospace and Aviation Companies

The aerospace and defense sector remains the cornerstone of Brevard County’s economy. Major players like SpaceX, Boeing and Lockheed Martin have established significant operations in the area, creating thousands of high-quality jobs. As the demand for satellite launches and human spaceflight increases, Brevard County is poised for further growth. There has also been a surge in technology and innovation businesses with incubators and collaborative efforts fostering startups.

According to Florida Trend, growth is booming in Volusia and Flagler Counties as well. Boeing and Embry Riddle announced a partnership earlier this year that will bring 400-high paying jobs to Volusia County in defense, space and security aircraft programs. Plus, Aura Aero plans to open it’s first U.S. manufacturing and assembly facility in Volusia’s Research Park. Astor Defence, a global leader in military packaging solutions, has chosen Palm Coast as the site of its first U.S. manufacturing, production and testing facility.

With this growth, corporations are also facing worker shortages to fill these positions. CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia is actively working to create training opportunities and collaborate with employers to address regional workforce challenges.

Discover which skills can make you attractive to employers in the high-growth aerospace/aviation sector. Ask us about the availability of free training opportunities available through the Florida Atlantic Workforce Alliance (FAWA) grant.