CLUSTER OVERVIEW

The aerospace industry is one of the key clusters in Southwest Alabama and includes several of the largest employers in the region. This cluster employs highly-skilled workers in the region who earn on average $68,000. The aerospace industry bolsters the Southwest Alabama regions reputation as a leader in high technology and innovation.

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The SAWDC region is part of the 3rd largest Aerospace Corridor in the world, known as the Aerospace Alliance. This multi-state corridor is home to over 200,000 workers and that number continues to grow. With the right training, you too could join this field, and continue the regions tradition of Aerospace excellence.

OUR PARTNERS

SAWDC’s Aviation partners include:

Airbus Final Assembly Line (FAL)

ST Engineering Aerospace

Continental Motors

Segers Aero Corporation

Carlisle

Certified Aviation Services

Collins Aerospace

SAWDC’s educational aviation partners are Bishop State Community College and Coastal Alabama Community College

Education Required:

Engineering Degree

Average Annual Salary (SW AL):

$58,700 – $122,900

Aerospace Engineer Video

Education Required:

Engineering Degree

Average Annual Salary (SW AL):

$65,406 – $105,243

Education Required:

Engineering Degree

Average Annual Salary (SW AL):

$65,406 – $105,243

Quality Engineer Video

Education Required:

Engineering Degree

Average Annual Salary (SW AL):

$43,269 -$78,059

Structure Engineer Video

Education Required:

Bachelor’s Degree

Average Annual Salary (SW AL):

$41,600-$78,000

Education Required:

Post Secondary

Average Annual Salary (SW AL):

$23,07-$37,228

Education Required:

OJT/Technical Training

Average Annual Salary (SW AL):

$34,000-$53,300

Education Required:

OJT/Technical Training

Average Annual Salary (SW AL):

$40,100-$59,600

Avionics Mechanic Video

Education Required:

OJT/Technical Training

Average Annual Salary (SW AL):

$30,300-$67,800

Education Required:

OJT/Technical Training

Average Annual Salary (SW AL):

$29,300-$45,900

Education Required:

OJT/Technical Training

Average Annual Salary (SW AL):

$27,000-$47,800

Sheet Metal/Fabricator Video

Education Required:

OJT

Average Annual Salary (SW AL):

$35,300-$62,500

Education Required:

OJT

Average Annual Salary (SW AL):

$46,500-$72,200

Inspector Video

Education Required:

OJT

Average Annual Salary (SW AL):

$19,000-$30,700

INTERESTED IN AVIATION?

  • You are precise and detail-oriented

  • You are handy and have mechanical and technical abilities

  • You are reliable and willing to take on multiple tasks

  • You have great communication skills and function well as part of a team

The Project Manager provides cluster management, project coordination, case management/tracking, and maintains persistent attention to the workforce needs of the employers.