GREATER OKC AEROSPACE INDUSTRY SUPPORTS $8.8 BILLION IN OUTPUT AND MORE THAN 80,000 JOBS
The Greater Oklahoma City aerospace industry remains a cornerstone of the regional economy, generating $8.8 billion in goods and services and supporting more than 80,200 jobs, according to the latest Greater Oklahoma City Region Aerospace and Aviation Industry Survey and Economic Impact Assessment released by the Greater OKC Chamber and RegionTrack, Inc. The industry has entered a new era of expansion and diversification. Long anchored by defense aviation, Greater OKC’s aerospace sector now encompasses a broad mix of public and private activities—spanning maintenance, logistics, engineering, training and manufacturing. While Tinker Air Force Base (TAFB) and the FAA’s Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) remain foundational to the region’s aerospace footprint, the private sector has steadily expanded, particularly in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), aerospace engineering and unmanned aerial systems. “Oklahoma City’s aerospace sector is not only strong today, but also strategically positioned for what’s next,” said Christy Gillenwater, president and CEO of the Chamber. “As private-sector investment accelerates alongside our legacy federal assets, our region is becoming one of the most competitive and future-ready aerospace hubs in the nation.” Key findings from the report include: • 338 aerospace establishments employing 45,539 workers • $8.8 billion in total output and $4.0 billion in labor income our region is becoming one of the most competitive and future-ready aerospace hubs in the nation.” - Christy Gillenwater "As private-sector investment accelerates alongside our legacy federal assets,
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