Employment Outlook in Aerospace

While the aerospace and defense industries forecast corporate downsizings and a net reduction in hiring in 2010, companies are recruiting engineers to work in specialized areas that include computer hardware, materials, and mechanical and electrical design, reports the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

And while there are anticipated downsizings in the coming year, 40,000 new job openings will be available industry-wide in 2010 within aerospace companies and government agencies, according to Carole Rickard Hedden, project leader for an annual workforce study produced by Aviation Week & Space Technology magazine. “The aerospace industry is facing some complex challenges with regard to technology development and production operations, so there is a hiring trend to meet specific demands,” says Hedden. “At the same time, companies continue to streamline processes and reduce costs to remain profitable and competitive on a global scale.”

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