Industry Pathways: Aerospace, Aviation & Space Systems

May 4, 2027, 12:00 PM EDT – 2:00 PM EDT
Virtual Event

The Next Frontier Needs More Than Pilots and Engineers

Every aircraft, satellite, and launch depends on people who can connect complex systems, solve problems, and execute with precision. As commercial aviation expands and space operations become more routine, the career landscape reaches far beyond the cockpit. Maintenance, mission operations, supply chain, safety, software, and program management all help turn ambitious technology into reliable performance. Explore where this industry is heading—and how your experience could help build, operate, and sustain what comes next.

About FourBlock Industry Pathways

FourBlock Industry Pathways address workforce demand and skill gaps by organizing engagement at the industry level rather than the job level, creating a system where employers, talent, and workforce demand are aligned in real time.

This event connects industry insight with employer perspectives to help you understand the opportunities, recognize where your experience fits, and identify your next steps.

Industry Sector: Advanced Technology

This event explores the technologies, integrated systems, and specialized capabilities behind aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and the operations that support them.

Market Signals

• Aviation’s long-term talent needs extend across the flight ecosystem. Boeing’s 2026 outlook projects global demand for 674,000 new pilots and 728,000 new maintenance technicians during 2026–2045. These are long-term workforce projections, highlighting the importance of training and qualifications for people exploring flight and maintenance careers.

• Hands-on aerospace careers are growing. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 12% employment growth for aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians from 2025 to 2035. These professionals help test, produce, and sustain aircraft and spacecraft—making this a pathway worth exploring for people with equipment, testing, and technical troubleshooting experience.

• Commercial space activity is increasing operational complexity. The FAA authorized a record 204 commercial space operations in fiscal year 2025. Launch and reentry activity brings attention to the work surrounding each mission, including safety, readiness, regulatory coordination, and ground operations. These are important functions to explore alongside vehicle engineering. Source:

• Airspace integration is becoming a systems challenge. The FAA is using near-real-time telemetry and dynamic operating procedures to integrate space launches and reentries with aviation traffic. For career explorers, this illustrates how aerospace work connects data, communications, contingency planning, and operational decision-making.

Explore Career Paths In

• Aircraft Maintenance & Avionics: Inspect, troubleshoot, and sustain aircraft and onboard electronics.

• Flight Operations & Dispatch: Support flight planning, scheduling, and operational coordination.

• Satellite & Mission Operations: Monitor spacecraft systems and coordinate mission activities.

• Launch & Ground Operations: Prepare equipment, facilities, and teams for launch readiness.

• Systems Engineering & Integration: Connect hardware, software, and operational requirements.

• Software, Cybersecurity & Ground Systems: Develop and protect the digital systems supporting aerospace missions.

• Quality, Safety & Mission Assurance: Evaluate risk, investigate issues, and strengthen reliability.

• Supply Chain & Sustainment: Coordinate suppliers, critical components, inventory, and lifecycle support.

• Program Management & Contracts: Manage schedules, budgets, deliverables, and customer commitments.

• Technical Training & Human Factors: Help people operate complex systems safely and effectively.

What to Expect

Expert Panel Discussion

Hear from leaders across aerospace, aviation, and space systems as they share insights on industry trends, workforce demand, and veteran hiring priorities. Topics will include aviation maintenance needs, commercial space operations, integrated digital systems, and the business functions that keep missions moving.

Learn how employers evaluate transferable experience, where military spouse professionals can contribute, and which pathways may require additional education, certifications, or specialized training.

Virtual Breakout Sessions

Connect directly with employer partners, recruiters, and hiring managers to explore pathways including avionics, mission operations, supply chain, safety, and program management.

Ask questions about qualifications, entry points, and career progression—and how to communicate the relevance of your experience in an industry where precision and reliability matter.

Who Should Attend?

This event is open to all transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses interested in aerospace, aviation, space systems, or the work that supports them.

Experience in maintenance, logistics, communications, technology, analysis, training, contracting, or project management can provide a starting point for exploration. Whether you bring direct industry experience or are discovering where your skills could fit, you are welcome.

Discover the people, capabilities, and career pathways behind the next frontier.

FourBlock Industry Pathways | Aerospace & Aviation | SPONSORS