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Florida’s aerospace and aviation industry ranks among the most concentrated in the nation, home to giants like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman alongside thousands of firms that together create career opportunities at every experience level. Whether you’re a seasoned aerospace manufacturing engineer or an entry-level avionics technician, Florida offers the environment to grow.
And it goes far beyond planes and jets. With more than 130 public airports and world-famous launch sites, Florida is where the next generation of spacecraft is being designed and launched. NASA, as well as private aerospace companies in Florida like SpaceX, Blue Origin and Airbus, all have their eyes on Florida, making it one of the most dynamic places in the world to build an aerospace or aviation career.
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Florida’s Aerospace & Aviation Industry
Florida’s aerospace and aviation industry employs over 150144,000 professionals and it’s still growing. From 2022-2023, the aerospace sector added nearly 3,900 new jobs in a single year, an 8.9% jump driven by investments spanning military aircraft sustainment, satellite manufacturing and commercial aviation. More recently in the defense industry, Leonardo opened a $65 million helicopter maintenance and support facility in Santa Rosa County, while Williams International is investing more than $1 billion in a new aviation gas turbine manufacturing campus in Okaloosa County.
For engineers and technical professionals, aerospace jobs in Florida span aerodynamics, mechanical engineering and systems engineering, with roles available at OEMs, MRO facilities and defense contractors alike. While many aerospace jobs require at least a bachelor’s degree, technical certifications — including FAA credentials — open doors across the supply chain at every level. Whether you’re drawn to on-site production roles, engineering or program management, Florida’s aerospace and aviation sector is where your career takes off.
Aviation Leaders Together
With a long history of more than a century of commercial aviation experience, Florida is a proven industry leader. The South Florida Aviation Hub is just one example of industry collaboration in the state. With headquarters in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Springs, the hub offers resources and networking for anyone looking to join the region’s aviation sector.
Aircraft design engineers, manufacturers, technicians, test engineers, repair and overhaul (MRO) specialists and pilots can connect through the South Florida Aviation Hub. It’s just one of many resources that will help get your career off the ground.
The Future of Space Exploration
On Florida’s Space Coast, the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral are just a few of the iconic names found in Florida. As the birthplace of space exploration, Florida continues to play a key role in its future, both commercially and strategically. As the commercial space race continues, brands like Blue Origin and SpaceX are ushering in a new era of space exploration, with eyes on creating a space tourism industry from Florida.
Space Florida is the agency that oversees the state’s space exploration programs, from launch to landing. It brings economic advantages to local communities while reaching, quite literally, for the stars. The state essentially acts as one commercial space hub, with manufacturing, training and support from NASA and the Air Force readily available. It’s the gateway state to space and there’s room for you to get in on it all.
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