Aerospace Economic Development Policy Oklahoma supports aerospace growth through targeted initiatives, including: • Engineer Workforce Tax Credit: Encourages hiring of in-state engineering talent • Software/Cybersecurity Employee Tax Credit: Encourages growth in software development and cybersecurity jobs • STEM and career training programs through universities and CareerTech The state continues to invest in infrastructure at airports and military installations and promote partnerships across education and industry to sustain a long-term workforce pipeline. Federal Procurement Activity Federal contracting is a key component of the regional aerospace economy: • Tinker AFB: $3.6 billion in 2025 output, supporting defense sustainment and logistics • FAA MMAC: $1.2 billion budget in FY2024, including the FAA Academy, Logistics Center, and Aviation Medical Institute • Top Contractors: Boeing, Northrop Grumman, AAR, CACI, and Field Aerospace Oklahoma’s combined $3.0 billion in contracting for the Air Force, FAA, and NASA ranks the state 14th in fiscal year 2024. More than 90% of aerospace-related federal procurement in Oklahoma is concentrated in the Greater OKC area. Approximately 72% of the aerospace contracts issued in the 10-county region are traced to vendors located in Oklahoma. Economic Impact Estimates The aerospace sector produces significant direct and spillover effects. The gross economic contribution of the aerospace sector to the Greater OKC region include: • Employment: 80,200 jobs • Total Output: $8.8 billion • Labor Income: $4.0 billion • State and Local Tax Revenue: $413 million These impacts encompass direct jobs and earnings, as well as multiplier effects across supporting industries. Poised for Continued Growth The Greater Oklahoma City aerospace industry in 2025 is a dynamic, high-performing sector anchored by major federal installations and supported by an expanding private-sector base. Over the past decade, the industry has added nearly 9,000 jobs and increased output by almost 80%. Sustained momentum will depend on continued public investment, private- sector innovation, and targeted workforce development. With Greater OKC at its center, Oklahoma is firmly positioned as a rising national aerospace leader.
Greater OKC Region Aerospace and Aviation - 2025
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