GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Aerospace Industry Statistics

Aerospace industry boosts upskilling, reskilling to close skills gaps, enhance innovation.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The demand for cybersecurity specialists in aerospace increased by 48% in 2023, driven by industry digital transformation

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The adoption of AR and VR for training pilots and technicians increased by 42% in 2023

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The use of AI in aerospace training programs increased by 55% in 2023

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The average age of the aerospace technician workforce is over 45, highlighting the need for reskilling younger workers

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78% of aerospace companies plan to increase investment in employee upskilling over the next three years

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The aerospace sector allocated over $2.5 billion globally to workforce training programs in 2022

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65% of aerospace organizations report a skills gap in digital manufacturing technologies

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Reskilling initiatives have led to a 30% reduction in time-to-competency for new aerospace technicians

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54% of aerospace companies see upskilling as essential to adapting to Industry 4.0

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The global aerospace workforce is expected to grow by 12% through 2030, partly driven by reskilling efforts

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70% of aerospace employees feel that ongoing training improves their job satisfaction

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Nearly 60% of aerospace companies report a shortage of skilled machinists, prompting enhanced reskilling efforts

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Aerospace industry investments in digital skill development grew by 45% in 2022

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80% of aerospace training programs now incorporate cybersecurity modules, reflecting industry needs

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65% of aerospace companies have implemented cross-training programs to diversify skills

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The number of aerospace professionals pursuing continuous learning opportunities increased by 33% in 2023

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Reskilling initiatives have contributed to a 22% increase in employee retention within aerospace manufacturing firms

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92% of aerospace training programs now focus on additive manufacturing skills

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Aerospace companies that invested in upskilling reported a 15% boost in overall productivity

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The global digital twin market for aerospace was valued at $1.2 billion in 2022 and is growing rapidly, requiring skilled digital twin specialists

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68% of aerospace firms reported that advanced data analytics skills are increasingly important for their workforce

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The number of aerospace engineers with proficiency in machine learning grew by 40% from 2021 to 2023

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50% of aerospace companies have partnered with universities for workforce reskilling

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Investment in upskilling for new aerospace propulsion technologies increased by 38% in 2022

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80% of aerospace companies reported that digital literacy is now a core requirement for technical staff

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Aerospace manufacturing companies increased their use of online training platforms by 50% in 2023

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72% of aerospace organizations recognize the importance of soft skills in technical roles, prompting tailored upskilling programs

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Reskilling programs focusing on sustainability practices in aerospace increased by 35% in 2022, as the industry aims to meet environmental targets

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The proportion of aerospace companies providing e-learning modules increased to 87% in 2023, compared to 65% in 2020

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55% of aerospace employees reported receiving training in new digital tools within the past year

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85% of aerospace firms consider upskilling essential for future competitiveness

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The average time spent on upskilling activities by aerospace employees increased to 15 hours per quarter in 2023

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Aerospace companies allocated an average of 4% of annual revenue to workforce development initiatives in 2022

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73% of aerospace maintenance technicians have undergone technical upskilling or reskilling in the past 2 years

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The use of simulation-based training in aerospace increased by 60% in 2023, enhancing skills for complex scenarios

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77% of aerospace HR leaders state that reskilling is critical to closing talent gaps

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The industry-wide adoption of digital skills training programs rose by 50% from 2021 to 2023

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68% of aerospace companies reported a significant increase in the number of employees certified in new digital manufacturing standards in 2022

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Key Highlights

78% of aerospace companies plan to increase investment in employee upskilling over the next three years
The aerospace sector allocated over $2.5 billion globally to workforce training programs in 2022
65% of aerospace organizations report a skills gap in digital manufacturing technologies
The adoption of AR and VR for training pilots and technicians increased by 42% in 2023
Reskilling initiatives have led to a 30% reduction in time-to-competency for new aerospace technicians
54% of aerospace companies see upskilling as essential to adapting to Industry 4.0
The global aerospace workforce is expected to grow by 12% through 2030, partly driven by reskilling efforts
70% of aerospace employees feel that ongoing training improves their job satisfaction
The use of AI in aerospace training programs increased by 55% in 2023
Nearly 60% of aerospace companies report a shortage of skilled machinists, prompting enhanced reskilling efforts
Aerospace industry investments in digital skill development grew by 45% in 2022
80% of aerospace training programs now incorporate cybersecurity modules, reflecting industry needs
The average age of the aerospace technician workforce is over 45, highlighting the need for reskilling younger workers

As the aerospace industry soars into a future driven by digital innovation, a remarkable 78% of companies plan to ramp up their investment in employee upskilling, transforming workforce capabilities and closing critical skills gaps at an unprecedented pace.

Industry Investment and Growth Strategies

The demand for cybersecurity specialists in aerospace increased by 48% in 2023, driven by industry digital transformation

Industry Investment and Growth Strategies Interpretation

As the aerospace industry soars into a digital frontier, the 48% surge in cybersecurity specialists in 2023 underscores that even in the sky, safeguarding data is now a pilot’s priority.

Training and Education Technologies

The adoption of AR and VR for training pilots and technicians increased by 42% in 2023
The use of AI in aerospace training programs increased by 55% in 2023

Training and Education Technologies Interpretation

As the skies of the aerospace industry soar with a 42% leap in AR and VR training and a 55% surge in AI integration, it's clear that innovative upskilling is transforming the industry from ground crew to cockpit — ensuring pilots and technicians are not just ready for today’s challenges but pilots for tomorrow’s flight.

Workforce Demographics and Diversity

The average age of the aerospace technician workforce is over 45, highlighting the need for reskilling younger workers

Workforce Demographics and Diversity Interpretation

With aerospace technicians aging over 45, the industry faces a crucial need to reskill younger workers before the next generation of aircraft takes flight, or risk grounding its future innovations.

Workforce Development and Skills Enhancement

78% of aerospace companies plan to increase investment in employee upskilling over the next three years
The aerospace sector allocated over $2.5 billion globally to workforce training programs in 2022
65% of aerospace organizations report a skills gap in digital manufacturing technologies
Reskilling initiatives have led to a 30% reduction in time-to-competency for new aerospace technicians
54% of aerospace companies see upskilling as essential to adapting to Industry 4.0
The global aerospace workforce is expected to grow by 12% through 2030, partly driven by reskilling efforts
70% of aerospace employees feel that ongoing training improves their job satisfaction
Nearly 60% of aerospace companies report a shortage of skilled machinists, prompting enhanced reskilling efforts
Aerospace industry investments in digital skill development grew by 45% in 2022
80% of aerospace training programs now incorporate cybersecurity modules, reflecting industry needs
65% of aerospace companies have implemented cross-training programs to diversify skills
The number of aerospace professionals pursuing continuous learning opportunities increased by 33% in 2023
Reskilling initiatives have contributed to a 22% increase in employee retention within aerospace manufacturing firms
92% of aerospace training programs now focus on additive manufacturing skills
Aerospace companies that invested in upskilling reported a 15% boost in overall productivity
The global digital twin market for aerospace was valued at $1.2 billion in 2022 and is growing rapidly, requiring skilled digital twin specialists
68% of aerospace firms reported that advanced data analytics skills are increasingly important for their workforce
The number of aerospace engineers with proficiency in machine learning grew by 40% from 2021 to 2023
50% of aerospace companies have partnered with universities for workforce reskilling
Investment in upskilling for new aerospace propulsion technologies increased by 38% in 2022
80% of aerospace companies reported that digital literacy is now a core requirement for technical staff
Aerospace manufacturing companies increased their use of online training platforms by 50% in 2023
72% of aerospace organizations recognize the importance of soft skills in technical roles, prompting tailored upskilling programs
Reskilling programs focusing on sustainability practices in aerospace increased by 35% in 2022, as the industry aims to meet environmental targets
The proportion of aerospace companies providing e-learning modules increased to 87% in 2023, compared to 65% in 2020
55% of aerospace employees reported receiving training in new digital tools within the past year
85% of aerospace firms consider upskilling essential for future competitiveness
The average time spent on upskilling activities by aerospace employees increased to 15 hours per quarter in 2023
Aerospace companies allocated an average of 4% of annual revenue to workforce development initiatives in 2022
73% of aerospace maintenance technicians have undergone technical upskilling or reskilling in the past 2 years
The use of simulation-based training in aerospace increased by 60% in 2023, enhancing skills for complex scenarios
77% of aerospace HR leaders state that reskilling is critical to closing talent gaps
The industry-wide adoption of digital skills training programs rose by 50% from 2021 to 2023
68% of aerospace companies reported a significant increase in the number of employees certified in new digital manufacturing standards in 2022

Workforce Development and Skills Enhancement Interpretation

With 78% of aerospace companies planning to boost investment in upskilling over the next three years and over $2.5 billion allocated globally in 2022, the industry recognizes that cultivating digital mastery and soft skills isn't just flight crew ambition—it's the runway to future competitiveness, efficiency, and innovation.