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.
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
Education Required:
Engineering Degree
Average Annual Salary (SW AL):
$58,700 – $122,900
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
Education Required:
Engineering Degree
Average Annual Salary (SW AL):
$43,269 -$78,059
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
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
Education Required:
OJT
Average Annual Salary (SW AL):
$35,300-$62,500
Education Required:
OJT
Average Annual Salary (SW AL):
$46,500-$72,200
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
