Aerospace & Aviation
From research to supply chain, Northeast Ohio continues to significantly outpace the nation in all things aerospace.
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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.
Aviation leads here by every measure
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Space leads here by every measure
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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% 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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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
Sierra Lobo’s Strategic Advantage
Sierra Lobo, Inc., a Northeast Ohio-based technology company specializing in engineering and
technical services for the space and aerospace sector, has successfully leveraged the region’s
unique strengths to grow its national footprint.
case Study
Comsat Architects: Fueling Space Innovation from Northeast Ohio
Northeast Ohio-based Comsat Architects is proving that world-class space innovation
can thrive far from the coasts. In a region not traditionally known for space startups, Comsat Architects has helped create a self-sustaining, homegrown ecosystem—and is seeing others follow their lead.
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