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-354330-20320Industry GuideAerospace / Defense020000Industry GuideAerospace / DefenseOverview: Aerospace is the industry dealing with the research, design, operation, maintenance of aircraft and spacecraft’s. These companies are often contacted by governments for assistance with projects relating to the selling and production of weapons.Hiring Outlook and Trends: Industry Employment Growth - Bureau of Labor StatisticsIncreased Emphasis on Operational Efficiency — Volatile fuel prices and increased competition have led to greater focus on efficiencies by commercial airlines. US carriers, in particular, have demanded more fuel-efficient aircraft. In response, aircraft makers have teamed with engine manufacturers to develop more fuel-efficient planes that lower airlines' operating costs.Outsourcing Development, Manufacturing — Similar to what happened in the auto industry, the aerospace industry is developing partnerships and alliances to outsource significant components of both development and manufacturing. Boeing is outsourcing development and assembly of its new 787 aircraft to several partners and suppliers, in hopes that components will be produced just-in-time and faster than Boeing could internally, creating greater efficiencies.Industry Consolidation, Partnerships — Since the 1990s, the aerospace industry has consolidated into five major firms that dominate, with several hundred suppliers competing for subcontracts. Much partnering with suppliers exists, and even the five largest companies are suppliers to each other. Boeing and Lockheed Martin maintain a partnership responsible for supporting NASA.Growth of Business Jets — Business jets can serve thousands of secondary airports that are not served by commercial airlines. Growth in the segment is driven largely by fractional ownership companies, which sell shares of aircraft and flying time.Increasing Use of Automated Controls — Operations of commercial, military, and business aircraft are becoming more automated through advances in avionics. New computerized controls and software systems are allowing planes to "fly themselves" without continual pilot involvement. Avionics and related parts suppliers must keep pace with this technological innovation to remain competitive.Cybersecurity — Cyber-attacks against aerospace companies are driving greater investments in security technology. Top priorities included protecting intellectual property and sensitive client information, reducing overall cyber security vulnerability, and protecting reputation and brand. Cyber security costs are expected to rise further as the industry adopts cloud-based computing models and incorporates more mobile applications.What Employers are seeking:Core Competencies Includes commercial and military aircraft, space systems, and missiles and armaments, as well as search, detection, navigation and guidance systems. Skills and Experience MBA, BA/BS in management, operations, STEM, logistics, IT. Jobs in aerospace and defense typically require postsecondary education. Licenses and industry-recognized certifications are also assets for employability in this sector. Workers in aerospace and defense use technical, academic and employability skills to design, build, operate, maintain and support aircraft, spacecraft and missiles as well as search, detection, navigation and guidance systems.Certifications / Technical SkillsN/A?Sample Employers Lockheed MartinRaytheonNorthrop GrummanGE AviationSample Job TitlesAssociate EngineerSystems EngineerProduct Application EngineerQuality Control InspectorJr. AnalystProject EngineerAlgorithm Developer Senior Import/ Export AnalystSenior Financial AnalystProduct Support Program Senior Manager Geographic Distribution / Global opportunities (Top 10 Firms)?CompanyLocationRecruit MBAs?BoeingChicago, ILYAirbusToulouse, FranceYLockheed MartinBethesda, MDYUnited TechnologiesHartford, CTYNorthrop GrummanFalls Church, VAYRaytheonWaltham, MAYGEBoston, MAYFinmeccanicaRome, ItalyNSafranParis, FranceNRolls-RoyceWesthampnett, UKYResourcesAerospace Industry Association - Defense Industrial Association - for Career and Technical Education Technologies TimelinesThe industry hires all year without a formal recruiting process. ?Programs identified for college programs typically follow the traditional fall/spring recruitment cycles. Depending on types of clearances needed, the hiring process can take up to 4 months before an offer can be made. ?College programs: ?Full time and internship recruiting takes place in September and October. ?Certain experiential and leadership programs recruit in the springtime during the months of February and March. ?Compensation: ?MBA:$54 - $151K Source: :$50k-68k Source: ? ................
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