Rachel Hutchings Corporate 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 PLUS Knowledge 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