So, you’ve landed in the wild blue yonder of Aviation & Aerospace—where engineers dream in rockets, spaceships, and airplane wings. This sector spans careers in aircraft and spacecraft design, air travel, defense systems, space tech, and rotary-wing wonders. Whether you’re designing the next drone or overseeing satellite launches, you need brains, precision—and, occasionally, a taste for rocket fuel.
134.830$
Average Salary
6%
Annual Sector Growth
4500
Job offer
5242
Companies
Soaring air travel demand—Airbus forecasts 3.6% annual growth in air traffic, boosting aircraft deliveries between 2025 and 2044
Global A&D market expected to hit USD 1.047 trillion by 2026, with a robust CAGR of 8.5%
Disruptions in supply chains and labor shortages prompting reskilling, supplier diversification, and more flexible operations
Growing U.S. aerospace exports: $138.7 billion in 2023–24
Rapid expansion of the U.S. space workforce—4.8% growth in 2024, supporting 222,300 jobs nationwide
Aerospace systems & spacecraft design expertise
Propulsion systems and aerodynamics
Advanced manufacturing & 3D printing (additive manufacturing)
Systems engineering & integration
Software proficiency (simulation, CAD, embedded systems)