Aviation & Aerospace
New Frontiers for Space and Aviation Careers
Look to the Sunshine State’s eastward horizon to find a growing number of career opportunities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Skilled industry professionals are in-demand in Volusia FL, including mechanical engineers, avionics technicians and production planners. The state of Florida, and specifically the Space Coast, has been leading space launch activity for decades — In 2020 alone, 31 of the 38 US orbital launches were held on this coast. Join one of several companies helping to launch these programs or gear up your industry experience at a host of nationally recognized aerospace higher education institutions in the region.
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Soaring Career Opportunities
Volusia FL is home to several major aviation and aerospace employers, including Aerojet Rocketdyne, which leverages additive manufacturing to produce prototypes for the aviation industry, and Power Flow Systems, which specializes in exhaust systems within the industry. Ocellott, a Brazilian electronic engineering company located at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Research Park, also recently unveiled its three-year growth plan which includes the creation of 20 specialized jobs. And with five general aviations airports including Daytona Beach International Airport — ranked the No. 1 Commercial Service Airport in Florida by the FDOT in 2021 — Volusia FL’s aviation and aerospace employment opportunities are sky-high.
Absolute Altitude for Aviation Knowledge
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach provides top-tier education for aspiring aerospace industry professionals, offering hands-on opportunities to design critical systems and technologies. For years the university has earned a spot in the top 10 aerospace engineering programs in the country. By partnering with industry innovators like Aura Aero — an eco-friendly aircraft design and manufacturing firm — Embry-Riddle Research Park works to create internship programs and job opportunities, allowing students to gain real-world experience while contributing to cutting-edge projects. Additionally, Daytona State College’s School of Engineering Technology prepares students for career advancement as an engineering technologist in the region’s thriving aerospace and aviation industry.
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