Aerospace & Aviation
From research to supply chain, Northeast Ohio continues to significantly outpace the nation in all things aerospace.
Aerospace & Aviation
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Where aerospace and aviation businesses take flight.
Ohio is the birthplace of aviation. Today, it is the top supplier globally to the two largest aviation manufacturers: Airbus and Boeing. With more than 11,000 people employed in the aviation industry, 1,700 annual engineering graduates, 20-plus engineering campuses, and 210 aerospace and aviation firms, Northeast Ohio is a smart choice for businesses in the aerospace industry.
Aerospace is an impressive $2.4 billion cluster in the Northeast Ohio Region, which is a major hub for aerospace component design, engineering, and production. Northeast Ohio also boasts a strong NASA presence with two locations – NASA Glenn Research Center and the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility – offering specialization in aircraft engines, plus the world’s top space simulation and spacecraft test facilities.
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One region, infinite possibilities.
From advancing communications, power, and propulsion materials for NASA to providing supply chain components to top commercial airplane manufacturers, Northeast Ohio plays a significant role in the nation’s aerospace industry.
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Aerospace & Aviation Ecosystem in Northeast Ohio
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Top 3%
Top 3% of U.S. metro markets with active businesses in the Aerospace industry
$2.4 Billion
Aerospace and Aviation is a $2.4 Billion business in the Northeast Ohio Region
1,700+
Annual engineering graduates in Northeast Ohio support the industry
210
Aerospace and aviation firms in Northeast Ohio
Aerospace & Aviation Featured Sites
Northeast Ohio Region Sites well suited for Aerospace & Aviation.
Colleges, universities, and education providers offering aerospace & aviation related areas of study.
Aerospace & Aviation Workforce Data
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- Occupations
- Higher Education
Top 10 Aerospace & Aviation Employers in Northeast Ohio
| Company | Employees |
|---|---|
| NASA Glenn Research Center | 3,200 |
| Consolidated Precision Products Corp. | 1,500 |
| Eaton Aerospace | 1,479 |
| PCC Airfoils | 1,382 |
| Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation & Parker Hannifin | 1,294 |
| Howmet Aerospace | 1,200 |
| Air Enterprises, Inc. | 564 |
| NHVS International, Inc. | 325 |
| HEICO Aerospace Parts Corp. | 294 |
| Reuter-Stokes, LLC | 260 |
Top 10 Aerospace & Aviation Occupations in Northeast Ohio
| Occupation | Employees |
|---|---|
| Commercial Pilots | 521 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 468 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 421 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 357 |
| Industrial Engineers | 342 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | 332 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | 325 |
| Flight Attendants | 321 |
| Software Developers | 317 |
| Aerospace Engineers | 301 |
11.2K+
Certificates
7.8K+
Associate’s Degrees
15K+
Bachelor’s Degrees
8K+
Graduate Degrees
case Study
Consolidated Precision Products Corp.
Consolidated Precision Products Corp. chose to expand its presence in the Northeast Ohio Region by opening a new advanced manufacturing facility in Euclid,Ohio.
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