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Georgia@Work: Savvy Students See Bright Future In Aerospace
By PARRISH WALTON, Georgia@Work Blogger
Remember back in May when we told you that the Aerospace industry was vital to Georgia’s economy? If you don’t, here’s the main takeaway of the story:
The Aerospace industry is one of Georgia’s best-kept secrets. According to WSBTV, there are more than 800 aerospace companies in Georgia, and they employ more than 99,000 Georgians. Those Georgia workers helped export more than $8 billion worth of planes and parts around the world, making it the state’s largest export.
Well, we followed up that piece by speaking with one of the experts at the High-Demand Career Initiative (HDCI) to talk about where those jobs are. Harrison Payne, an HDCI program specialist, had this to say.
Believe it or not, we need pilots. The law requires pilots to retire at age 65, and that number is rapidly approaching for a good chunk of the workforce. If you were looking for an exciting career that pays well, I would consider getting your wings. Technicians and mechanics are also in high demand. If you wanted an exciting look behind the scenes I would consider this as a career. With the level of technology going into these aircraft systems today, there will always be exciting jobs in this industry.
Jump ahead a few months and it seems as though some savvy students are taking Payne’s words to heart. South Georgia Technical College, part of the super-awesome Technical College System of Georgia we’re always telling you about, has an aviation program designed to get you into these in-need, dynamic fields.
Currently there are six aviation-centered programs:
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