Midland’s skilled workforce and engineering base are ready to meet aerospace industry demands

A skilled workforce, with twice the national average of engineers, creates the perfect opportunity for scaling aerospace companies to recruit top talent and expand operations quickly in Midland. Across industries, a talent pool of over 280,000 professionals can be tapped to meet other aerospace staffing needs. 

Midland’s skilled workforce anchored in energy roots

Midland’s strong showing in the engineering field dates to decades spent as a hub for the oil and gas industry in West Texas. As the local economy diversified and Midland International Air & Spaceport opened up new opportunities, the engineering landscape has transitioned with the skills of top engineering talent efficiently transferring to new industries.

A skilled workforce is one of many competitive advantages in Midland; explore more here.