General Facts About the Aerospace Industry and the State of Oklahoma

Over 300 companies in the aerospace industry representing all segments -- business, general, commercial, military, and space. * 143,000 Jobs

$4.7 billion in payroll

One of every thirteen workers in Oklahoma owes his or her job, either directly or indirectly to aviation and aerospace.

For the past 4 years (1996-1999), employment in aircraft, and aircraft parts manufacturing rose at an annual rate of 15.6%.

Oklahoma is in the center of the fastest growing aerospace area in the U.S.

Nationally, the U.S. aerospace industry is one of the largest industrial sectors, posting the highest trade balance of all industrial categories.

The Aerospace Engineering Program at Oklahoma State University is fully accredited by the premier national accrediting agency (ABET).

Sources: Aeronautics and Space Commission, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Governor's office, State of Oklahoma, Aerospace Department Chair Association, Aerospace Industries Association of America.