Aviation & Aerospace

Accelerating Success

Companies in Pinellas County can expect to reap the rewards of being located in a top state for the aviation and space industries. In Pinellas County companies can take their place in the space economy or aerospace market with direct access to established infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and an environment built for innovation. The region offers global access to one of the most extensive transportation systems in the world, so your company can reach customers and suppliers quickly. Close proximity to the largest and busiest, Coast Guard Station in the nation, the US Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater, three international airports, foreign trade zones, three deepwater seaports, and access to Florida’s large market that does over $8.2 Billion in exports means your company will be set up for success. The Sunshine State takes Aerospace and Aviation seriously and supports capital and venture funds for the industry’s supply chains to foster a thriving innovation economy through Space Florida.

With a rich supply chain and highly skilled workforce of over 7,000 professionals, major employers in Pinellas are supporting design, structural modifications, installation, engineering, robotics, surveillance, satellite technology and more. Florida universities are top producers of STEM graduates and graduates are ready to work in Florida’s cutting-edge aviation and aerospace field. From talent at University of South Florida (Tampa), Florida Polytechnic University, University of Central Florida (Orlando), University of Florida (Gainesville), Florida State University, Embry Riddle University (Daytona), to the National Aviation Academy (Clearwater), companies have a deep talent pool of industry expertise to choose from.