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AIA and PwC Release Study on Evolving Aerospace and Defense Workforce

7/19/2024

A new study by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and PwC reflects how the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry’s workforce is evolving and reveals opportunities for A&D companies, focusing on how they can reimagine employee development and skills growth.

The study, “On the Horizon: Workforce Trends in the Aerospace and Defense Industry,” is based on two surveys from a diverse set of employees, including A&D business leaders and talent executives, and data from across the U.S. workforce. Key findings reveal that:

  • Employee perceptions of the A&D industry are strong.
  • Leveraging technology-enabled business transformation is critical.
  • Developing leadership capabilities can promote employee-led innovation.
  • A&D companies have opportunity to reimagine employee development and skills growth.
  • Over half of A&D companies are prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion).

“The workforce is the cornerstone of the aerospace and defense industry’s success, and we’re proud that our industry’s values and missions continue to be a draw for potential employees,” AIA president and CEO Eric Fanning said. “Amid strong demand across all sectors, A&D companies still face dynamic challenges related to workforce cost, capacity, capability, and compliance. The Aerospace Industries Association and PwC’s new study will be a valuable resource for the industry–benchmarking where we are today, identifying opportunities ahead, and offering new solutions to companies navigating this complex landscape.”

Access the full report on AIA’s website.

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