Rachel HutchingsCorporate Relations Manager

2011 Oklahoma Aerospace Summit, Expo and AEIP Day

Who We Are Workgroups Issues

Demographics Today’s Workforce v. Tomorrow’s Workforce Competition

Strategy

Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) 6,700 Employees in Oklahoma Average Wage of AA-MRO = $63,208 Over 60 years in Tulsa Largest Commercial MRO in the world

Primary Workgroups Mechanics Engineers Manager/Supervisors Staff Support

Non-Traditional Workgroups Medical Staff Supply Chain Human Resources Specialists

Marketing Maintenance Planning Analysts

Mechanics 80% of our employment Average Age = 50 Years Average Length of Service = 20 Years

Engineers 5% of our employment Average Age = 43 Years Average Length of Service = 14 Years

Today’s Mechanics Aircraft Maintenance Technician – Airframe &

Powerplant (A&P) Overhaul Shop Mechanic – Mechanical Aptitude

Tomorrow’s Mechanics A&P Advanced Avionics Composites

Tomorrow’s Mechanics are going to need the same skills as Today’s Mechanics

PLUS Advanced Capabilities for which there are no certifications

Today’s Engineers Highly Skilled Rigorous Curriculum

Tomorrow’s Engineers More Math & Science in Primary Education Advanced Materials Knowledge

Tomorrow’s Engineers are going to need the same skills as Today’s Engineers

PLUSKnowledge of Advanced Materials for which they will need more familiarization

while in primary school

Global Competition Europe Asia

Nationally MRO Hub and Government Contract Growth Common Issue Competition among Industries

Statewide Pipeline Growth Cyclical Image

Recruiting Now To Meet Existing Needs To Meet Future Needs

Working with Schools Aircraft Donations Tours for Students in Post-Secondary Special Guests in Classrooms Job and Career Fair Attendance

Promote Aerospace as… Cool Job Great Wages and Benefits Stable Employment Diversity of Opportunity

Connections Between Industry and P-20 Between Industry and Local Workforce Investment

Boards Between Industry and Government

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