Aerospace, Aviation, and Defense

Aerospace, Aviation, and Defense
Maximize Your ROI by Partnering with America’s
Aerospace and Aviation Innovation Leaders

Build a Profitable Aerospace, Aviation,
and Defense Business in Ohio
As the birthplace of global aviation with Orville and Wilbur Wright’s invention of flight in 1903, Ohio has
developed the innovative assets and workforce you need to help your aerospace, aviation, or defense
business take off. The Ohio Aerospace, Aviation, and Defense industry is one of Ohio’s largest industries
directly employing 100,133 skilled full-time workers. This total does not include tens of thousands of
additional Ohio jobs supported by the industry in some 1,200 supplier companies serving multiple industries
as well as Ohio’s universities and nonprofit organizations, and business aviation employees of companies
outside the aerospace and aviation industry. Ohio is uniquely positioned as the leader in aerospace and
aviation given the sheer breadth and scope of our aerospace ace industry and
aerospace assets.
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Ohio Aerospace, Aviation, and
Defense Industry Snapshot
than 1,000 companies.
and testing in Ohio.
higher than the average Ohio
manufacturing wage.
employment in Ohio.
world’s largest space systems
testing capability.
sensors, and propulsion testing.
business costs.
based in Ohio.
Ohio leads the nation in aircraft engine manufacturing and
development, military aeronautics acquisition, and research
and development. This leadership places Ohio at the forefront
of the technology, resources, and skills needed to meet the
anticipated 3.44 percent increase in global aircraft demand
over the next decade. Ohio also has additional strength
in adjacent aerospace areas such as unmanned systems,
advanced materials research and manufacturing, testing, and
aircraft maintenance and overhaul. All together this creates
an environment for unprecedented growth, partnership
opportunities, productivity, and profitability at a low cost.
Universities and Colleges Building the
Aerospace Workforce of Tomorrow

At $199,500 per employee, Ohio aerospace,
aviation, and defense manufacturing ranks
1st among the 12 comparable states in
value added manufacturing.
Center Your Business within Ohio’s Central Proximity to
World Leaders in Aerospace and Business Aviation
The state is centrally located and aerospace companies in Ohio are within 100 miles of two or more industry
flagship organizations will allow your business to work to solve some of the aerospace industry’s most
Leading Aerospace/Aviation/Defense Related Companies in Ohio
Alcoa
Alphaport
ATK
Hartsell
Textron
Transdigm

Minimize Innovation Risk (Balance Costs and Opportunity)
in Ohio, the State of Aerospace Firsts
future, investment in technological innovation will ensure your business success as the advances needed to
compete in the 21st century become evident to you.
Locate your aerospace, aviation, and defense business in Ohio for easy access to
profitable markets and industry leading aerospace and aviation organizations
eager to help you build or grow.
Building your aerospace, aviation, and defense business in Ohio will provide:
Access to cutting edge Aerospace Research and Development and Testing Technologies and optimized
production capabilities in Ohio
Improved productivity and profitability
Maximized marketability with Ohio’s central location and proximity to world leaders in aerospace and
business aviation
Minimized innovation risk (balance costs and opportunity)
Learn more at OhioMeansBusiness.com/aerospace-and-aviation.
For direct help, contact us at (877) 466-4551 or utilize the additional resources below:
John R. Kasich
Mark D. Kvamme