Aerospace, Aviation, and Defense

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