Aerospace Manufacturing

Top-Ranked State for Aerospace

Why Georgia for Aerospace Manufacturing?

With a perfect combination of infrastructure, skilled workers, and a business-friendly environment across the state, it's easy to see why Georgia is consistently hailed as one of the best states for aerospace companies to operate. With industry leaders like Gulfstream Aerospace and Delta Airlines headquartered in Savannah and Atlanta, respectively, and being home to the world's busiest airport, hundreds of aerospace companies and suppliers have established operations in the state, making it one of the top destinations for any aerospace company.

Georgia's strengths:

The world's busiest airport
Home to industry leaders
Renowned workforce training programs and innovation centers
Excellent accessibility to market
Business-friendly environment
Highly-skilled workforce

Aerospace is Booming

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219K

Aerospace-Related Workers

Lightcast 2023.4Q

2,400

Jobs Created by Locations & Expansions

GPC C&ED 2018 - 2023

2nd

State for Aerospace Attractiveness

PWC 2022 Aerospace Manufacturing Publication

Largest Aerospace Manufacturers and Suppliers in Georgia

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., 10,000 workers
Delta TechOps Division, 6,643 workers
Lockheed Martin, 6,400 workers
Meggitt Polymers & Composites, 1,100 workers
Archer Aviation, 1,010 workers
Pratt & Whitney, 700 workers
Northrop Grumman, 700 workers
Novelis Inc., 500 workers
Universal Alloy Corp., 492 workers
Aircraft Service International Group, 450 workers

Recent Aerospace Locations in Georgia

Over the last five years, aerospace developments in the state have sustained their momentum. Companies that are either involved in the manufacturing of aircraft, or suppliers to those manufacturers, continue to recognize all that Georgia has to offer in supporting aerospace. New locations and announced expansions are listed in the table to the left.

Electric Vertical Aircraft Manufacturing Company Archer to Create 1,000 Jobs in Covington

"We couldn't be happier with Covington as a location and partner for this significant step in our company's development and growth. We can't wait to break ground in the coming months and begin this new chapter in Georgia."

Source: "Electrical Vertical Aircraft Manufacturing Company Archer to Create 1,000 Jobs in Covington," Georgia.org, November 2022

37K

Jobs at Aerospace-Related Facilities

In Georgia with 25+ Employees (GPC C&ED, 2023)

84

Aerospace-Related Facilities in Georgia

With 25+ Employees (GPC C&ED, 2023)

20K

Workers in Aerospace Products and Parts

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Georgia is at the Center of the Thriving Southeastern Aerospace Industry

Georgia is an aerospace leader in both the nation and region.

Among Southeastern states, Georgia ranks second in exports of aircraft and aircraft engines and parts
Over 22,000 civilian workers at four Air Force bases
Georgia's universities received over $1.3 billion in R&D for aerospace-related fields, far surpassing the universities of other states

Georgia has one of the largest supplies of skilled labor in aerospace-related occupations. With more than 219,000 workers holding occupations the aerospace industry needs, the state's workforce can meet the needs of any business in the aerospace industry.