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Aerospace & Defense

San Antonio’s Aerospace & Defense industry expertly combines private-sector innovation and Military process perfection. With over 46,000 professionals working in Aerospace & Defense for marquee employers like Boeing and Standard Aero, San Antonio is among the top 3 largest Texas Aerospace talent hubs. San Antonio’s deep talent pool of engineers, aviation professionals, and consultants drive innovations that fuel military and civilian Aerospace operations. 

46.5K

Target Sector Employment

7%

Projected Employment Growth

Over the Next Five Years (2023-2028)

$8.6 Billion

Target Sector GDP

SATX Advantages

Explore the San Antonio region's Aerospace & Defense* industry.

*Dashboard data reflects employment in the private sector Aerospace & Defense industry. When public sector Aerospace & Defense sector employment is included, the total target sector employment exceeds 46,000 in the San Antonio region.

Workforce Opportunities

$77K

Entry-Level Salary

$106K

Average Salary

Top Posting Employers

Boeing
General Dynamics
Northrop Grumman

Top Posted Occupations

Laborers and Freight, Stock and Material Movers
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Computer Occupations, All Other

Source: Lightcast Industry Snapshot Report – Target Sector Industry Group

Careers in SATX

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Satellite

Texas' Aerospace & Defense Hub

San Antonio’s strong military presence, workforce investments, and partnerships have laid a strong foundation for the Aerospace & Defense sector. Here are a few examples of the San Antonio region's strong Aerospace & Defense assets.

Port San Antonio

Hosts the major private sector Aerospace operations in the city, which of course is bolstered by over 86,000 active military personnel stationed at one of the four Joint Base San Antonio locations ($39.1 Billion economic impact).

Top 3

San Antonio's top 3 in Texas talent pool covers engineers, aircraft and aviation technicians, and consultants driving innovations that fuel military and civilian Aerospace operations for DoD, Boeing, and most commercial passenger carriers.

Marquee Brands

Boeing, Standard Aero, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon and others anchor operations at Port San Antonio, with applied R&D provided by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

Properties

Find Your Sweet Spot in SATX

Greater SATX offers competitive real estate options for businesses in the Aerospace & Defense. Search here for your ideal space.

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Ashley Gossen, MBA, CEcD

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