Virtual
Industry Pathways | Aerospace, Aviation & Space Systems
May 6, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm ET
About This Event
The aerospace, aviation, and space systems industries offer some of the most compelling and mission-driven career opportunities available to transitioning veterans and military spouses. From designing next-generation aircraft to supporting satellite systems and deep-space exploration, this sector is built on the same values that define military service — precision, teamwork, integrity, and a commitment to national security. FourBlock is proud to connect the veteran community with leading employers who actively seek the skills and experience that come from serving in uniform.
During this Industry Pathways event, you will hear directly from talent acquisition professionals and veteran program leaders at some of the most respected organizations in aerospace and defense, including Boeing and Northrop Grumman, as well as innovative companies like Draper. These industry insiders will share what hiring looks like in their organizations, how they specifically value military backgrounds, and what career paths are available to candidates transitioning from active duty or already navigating the civilian workforce.
Whether your military experience is in aviation maintenance, systems engineering, logistics, intelligence, or leadership, the aerospace and space systems sector has a growing demand for talent with exactly your background. This event is designed to give you the knowledge, connections, and confidence to take your next step into one of the most exciting and impactful industries in the world.
What to Expect
- Moderated Panel Discussion: Hear from veteran program leads, senior talent acquisition partners, and aerospace industry professionals as they discuss hiring trends, veteran transition pathways, and what it takes to succeed in aerospace, aviation, and space systems careers.
- Company Spotlights: Get an inside look at organizations like Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and Draper — including their veteran hiring initiatives, culture, benefits, and the types of roles they are actively recruiting for right now.
- Breakout Networking Sessions: Connect directly with recruiters and veteran advocates from participating companies in smaller, more intimate group conversations where you can ask questions, introduce yourself, and make a lasting impression.
- Career Transition Guidance: Learn how to effectively translate your military occupational specialty, clearance level, and leadership experience into language that resonates with civilian aerospace hiring managers.
- Live Q&A: Submit your questions to panelists in real time and get candid, actionable answers from people who are actively hiring and supporting veterans in the industry today.
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for anyone in the military community who is exploring a career in aerospace, aviation, or space systems. You belong here if you identify with any of the following:
- Transitioning Service Members: Active duty personnel within 12 to 24 months of separation or retirement who are beginning to explore career opportunities in defense contracting, commercial aviation, or the space industry.
- Veterans at Any Stage: Former service members who have already transitioned but are looking to break into or advance within the aerospace and space systems sector, regardless of how long ago they separated.
- Military Spouses and Caregivers: Members of the military family community who are seeking meaningful, portable, and growth-oriented career opportunities with companies that understand and respect the unique challenges of military life.
- Veterans with Technical Backgrounds: Those with experience in aviation mechanics, systems maintenance, avionics, logistics, cybersecurity, engineering, or intelligence who want to see how those skills directly translate into aerospace industry roles.
- Veterans with Leadership and Operations Experience: Service members from any branch or MOS who developed strong leadership, project management, supply chain, or operational expertise and want to apply those skills in a high-technology environment.
Explore Career Paths In:
- Systems Engineering: Design, integrate, and test complex aerospace and defense platforms, drawing on military experience with technical systems and operational requirements.
- Aviation Maintenance and MRO: Leverage aircraft maintenance expertise from military service to support maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations for commercial and defense aviation fleets.
- Aerospace Program Management: Lead large-scale development and production programs for aircraft, launch vehicles, or satellite systems using the project leadership skills built through military service.
- Defense Contracting and Acquisitions: Support government and commercial procurement processes, contract management, and compliance in roles that directly align with military contracting and acquisitions experience.
- Flight Operations and Test: Support flight test engineering, flight operations management, and mission planning for aerospace platforms in development or active use.
- Space Systems Engineering: Contribute to satellite design, launch vehicle integration, ground systems development, and space mission operations for government and commercial space programs.
- Cybersecurity and Information Assurance: Protect critical aerospace infrastructure, avionics networks, and defense systems using cybersecurity skills developed in military intelligence and communications roles.
- Supply Chain and Logistics Management: Manage complex global supply chains for aerospace components and assemblies, translating military logistics expertise into high-impact civilian roles.
- Quality Assurance and Safety Engineering: Ensure the highest standards of product quality, safety compliance, and regulatory adherence across aerospace manufacturing and testing operations.
- Human Factors and Training Development: Design and deliver training programs and human-centered systems solutions for aviation and space operations, drawing on military training and instruction experience.
- Intelligence and Mission Analysis: Apply military intelligence analysis skills to support defense contractors working on classified aerospace and space defense programs.
- Talent Acquisition and Veteran Outreach: Help aerospace organizations identify, recruit, and retain military talent in roles specifically designed to bridge the gap between military service and the civilian aerospace workforce.
What You'll Get
- Access to FourBlock's CareerFlow AI Tools: Registered attendees gain access to FourBlock's CareerFlow platform, which includes AI-powered resume translation, interview preparation tools, and job matching resources specifically built to help veterans and military spouses articulate their value to aerospace and defense employers.
- Post-Event Resources and Recordings: Following the event, attendees will receive curated resources including speaker contact information, company career page links, and access to session recordings so you can revisit key insights and share them with others in your network.
- Direct Networking with Aerospace Recruiters: Walk away with real connections to talent acquisition professionals and veteran program leads at top aerospace companies who are actively hiring and who understand the value of military experience in their organizations.
- Ongoing FourBlock Community Support: As part of FourBlock's mission to empower the military community through career development, all attendees are welcomed into a broader network of veterans, military spouses, mentors, and industry partners who are committed to supporting your long-term career success in aerospace and beyond.
Participating Companies
Speakers
Angela Infante
Veteran Program Lead
Boeing
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Dani Windham
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Military, Veterans and Allies
Ish Escobar
Military Recruiting Lead
Boeing
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Jason Geiselhart
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman
LinkedIn
Jennifer Santos
VP of Strategy
Draper
Jessie Ussery
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
LinkedIn
Kortnie Johnson
Louis Johnson
Security Manager
Dynamic Aviation
LinkedIn
Mark Munson
Sr Project Engineer, Flight Mechanics Department
The Aerospace Corporation
LinkedIn
Matthew Gaskin
Sr. Principal Talent Acquisition
LinkedIn
Mouse Neumeister
Systems Director
The Aerospace Corp
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