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 37,000 people employed in the aviation industry, 13,000 annual engineering graduates, 80-plus engineering campuses, and 550 aerospace and aviation firms, Ohio is a smart choice for businesses in the aerospace industry.
Aerospace is an impressive $3.2 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 2%
Top 2% of U.S. metro markets with active businesses in the Aerospace industry
$3.2 Billion
Aerospace and Aviation is a $3.2 Billion business in the Northeast Ohio Region
2,311
Annual engineering graduates in Northeast Ohio support the industry
#1 in the U.S.
Ohio is the largest supplier in the U.S. for OEMs Airbus & Boeing
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Available Sites
North Jackson – McCluggage
A rectangle-shaped 92-acre site on three parcels for sale by a private owner, this property is half wooded and half farm land. Currently zoned as agricultural, the site sits along a divided access road between two industrial areas.
Nelson Sand & Gravel
The Nelson Sand & Gravel site, located halfway between Cleveland, OH and Erie, PA, is approximately 94 acres that can be subdivided as needed and is owned by a single owner.
Louisville Industrial Park
This site was home to the former Chesapeake/Encino Energy Corp office. It has over 170 contiguous, developable acres expandable up to 261 acres.
JAB Property, Ashtabula
The JAB property, located on just over 80 acres of publicly owned land in Ashtabula, is a prime site for industrial development.
Cuyahoga Valley Industrial Center
The Cuyahoga Valley Industrial Center is adjacent to I-77.
Colleges, universities, and education providers offering aerospace & aviation related areas of study.
Aerospace & Aviation Workforce Data
Top 10 Aerospace & Aviation Employers in Northeast Ohio
| Company | Employees |
|---|---|
| NASA Glenn Research Center | 3,359 |
| CPP Corp | 2,950 |
| PCC Airfoils | 1,406 |
| Parker-Hannifin & Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation | 1,300 |
| Howmet Aerospace Inc. | 1,200 |
| Eaton | 1,468 |
| Hydro-Aire Aerospace Corp. | 700 |
| Sifco Industries, Inc. | 446 |
| Heico Aerospace Parts Corp. | 305 |
| Transdigm Group Incorporated | 284 |
Top 10 Aerospace & Aviation Occupations in Northeast Ohio
| Occupation | Employees |
|---|---|
| Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 596 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | 497 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 454 |
| Industrial Engineers | 407 |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 393 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 372 |
| Flight Attendants | 352 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 316 |
| Mechanical Engineers | 313 |
| Machinists | 280 |
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Associate’s Degrees
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Bachelor’s Degrees
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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.
