Aerospace & Defense
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In Northwest Florida, aircraft manufacturers, engine and parts manufacturers, guided missile and space vehicle manufacturers and more are all within a 300-mile radius.
Aviation jobs in Northwest Florida are growing, too, with seven times the national average of turbine manufacturing jobs and two times the aircraft mechanics and service technician jobs. Join the more than 3,400 currently employed by the region’s aerospace defense companies.
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Join the robust network of talent working in aerospace, aviation, and defense in Northwest Florida.
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From Pensacola to Tallahassee, Northwest Florida has the aviation job for you
Northwest Florida is at the top of the Sunshine State, which means access to six major aerospace OEMs. As result, notable aerospace & defense employers are coming to the area, with major concentrations in Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, Panama City, and Tallahassee to name a few of the largest industry clustering cities. Whether you are skilled in maintenance and repair or dream of innovating in unmanned aviation, companies like ST Engineering, ACMT, and Skyborne Technology are close to 500 others provide opportunity in the area.
Level Up Your Skills
Aerospace is big business in Northwest Florida. The region is building the future of aerospace, and a strong investment is being made toward talent development to support the growing industry. Gulf Coast State College in Bay and Gulf Counties and Northwest Florida State College in Okaloosa County provide opportunities to sharpen your talents. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University also holds campuses across Northwest Florida, strengthening workforce development in computer science, welding, electrical and more for active duty military and residents alike.
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