Kentucky is home to a thriving aviation community while also serving as a key player within the nation's aviation and aerospace industry.
For years, Kentucky has held the standard for aviation-based STEM education, with 38 schools involved in changing the way young minds view aviation and aerospace.
Kentucky’s aerospace and aviation cluster accounts for over 17,500 jobs and around $1 billion in earnings.
With more than $10.85 billion in goods exported internationally, Kentucky ranks second nationally in aerospace-related exports.
Kentucky is home to more than 630 businesses in the aerospace and aviation cluster, with 1,500 more companies related in some way with more than 160 unique industry classifications.
Kentucky is home to athriving aviation community while also serving as a key player within the nation's aviation and aerospace industry.
For years, Kentucky has held the standard for aviation-based STEM education, with 38 schools involved in changing the way young minds view aviation and aerospace.
Kentucky’s aerospace and aviation cluster accounts for over 17,500 jobs and around $1 billion in earnings.
With more than $10.85 billion in goods exported internationally, Kentucky ranks second nationally in aerospace-related exports.
Kentucky is home to more than 630 businesses in the aerospace and aviation cluster, with 1,500 more companies related in some way with more than 160 unique industry classifications.
Discover YourPotential
Kentucky is home to a thriving aviation community and serves as a key player in our nation’s aviation and aerospace industries. Our aim is to promote equity and diversity throughout the many opportunities here within the Commonwealth.
Discover YourPotential
Kentucky is home to a thriving aviation community and serves as a key player in our nation’s aviation and aerospace industries. Our aim is to promote equity and diversity throughout the many opportunities here within the Commonwealth.
Industry Demographics
KENTUCKY AEROSPACE & AVIATIONEMPLOYMENT BY AGE
KENTUCKY AEROSPACE & AVIATIONEMPLOYMENT BY GENDER & ETHNICITY
KENTUCKY AEROSPACE & AVIATIONEMPLOYMENT EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
*Information from the 2017 Kentucky Aerospace & Aviation Industry Study
AT A GLANCE:
At first glance, there are numerous telling indicators of the current state of Kentucky’s aviation industry:
- The current industry workforce is aging, and there is a disproportionately small developing workforce in order to replace it.
- Much can be said about the lack of inclusivity and diversity within Kentucky’s aviation industry in regard to gender and ethnicity.
- Barriers to Kentucky’s aviation industry are generally moderate.
Industry Demographics
KENTUCKY AEROSPACE & AVIATIONEMPLOYMENT BY AGE
KENTUCKY AEROSPACE & AVIATIONEMPLOYMENT BY GENDER & ETHNICITY
KENTUCKY AEROSPACE & AVIATIONEMPLOYMENT EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
*Information from the 2017 Kentucky Aerospace & Aviation Industry Study
AT A GLANCE:
At first glance, there are numerous telling indicators of the current state of Kentucky’s aviation industry:
- The current industry workforce is aging, and there is a disproportionately small developing workforce in order to replace it.
- Much can be said about the lack of inclusivity and diversity within Kentucky’s aviation industry in regard to gender and ethnicity.
- Barriers to Kentucky’s aviation industry are generally moderate.
Support the Next Generationof Aviators
From discovery flights to dedicated STEM program support, you can help DREAMFLIGHT CHARITIES make an impact in the lives of Kentucky students that will last a lifetime.
Support the Next Generationof Aviators
From discovery flights to dedicated STEM program support, you can help DREAMFLIGHT CHARITIES make an impact in the lives of Kentucky students that will last a lifetime.
Our Response
01.
-Inspire
DREAMFLIGHT CHARITIES aims to instill a passion for aviation at an early age, utilizing flight as a tool to inspire and transform the minds of Kentucky students.
02.
-Enable
Our organization looks to remove barriers to Kentucky’s growing aviation and aerospace industry – from funding training scholarships to supporting STEM classrooms.
03.
-Encourage
Our aim is to help Kentucky embrace its identity as a key play within the industry while helping students realize their greatest potential within and outside the cockpit.
Our Response
01.
-Inspire
DREAMFLIGHT CHARITIES aims to instill a passion for aviation at an early age, utilizing flight as a tool to inspire and transform the minds of Kentucky students.
02.
-Enable
Our organization looks to remove barriers to Kentucky’s growing aviation and aerospace industry – from funding training scholarships to supporting STEM classrooms.
03.
-Encourage
Our aim is to help Kentucky embrace its identity as a key play within the industry while helping students realize their greatest potential within and outside the cockpit.