The future of aerospace work

EY’s 2021 Aerospace and defense (A&D) workforce study examines demographic trends; diversity, equity, and inclusion; work during COVID-19; the battle for talent; and employee re-skilling.

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Source: https://www.ey.com/en_us

Workforce

Black 9.8%

Hispanic 8.7%

Asian 8.8%

Women 24.8%

Executives

Women 28.1%

Black 5.3%

Hispanic 3.7%

Total

Ethnic minorities 30%

Veterans 17%

Minority executives 16%

Hold security clearances 39%

Benefits offered to attract, retain talent

Flexible work arrangements 85%

Overtime pay 76%

Retirement 70%

Recognition 97%

Career development opportunities 94%

Tuition reimbursement 94%

Work since COVID-19

Provide flexible start/finish times to on-site employees 85%

Provide compressed work week options to on-site employees 55%

Say more than half their employees worked remotely in 2020 51%

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)

Indicate DEI in their company’s mission, vision, and/or values 73%

Conduct data-driven DEI strategies measured in real time 63%

Agree their company demonstrates commitment to celebrating and embracing different backgrounds, ideas, beliefs (34% agree; 53% strongly agree) 87%


Re-skilling investment priorities

Leadership 55%

Engineering skills 45%

Cybersecurity 42%

Digital skills 33%

Manufacturing skills 33%


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