Greater Fort Lauderdale: Soaring Into The Future

Aviation is a multibillion-dollar industry in Greater Fort Lauderdale, including airlines, airframe and engine manufacturers, component parts suppliers, maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities, three international and seven executive airports, fixed-base operators and aircraft leasing companies. One of the region’s strongest assets is a large talent pool that includes more than 46,000 South Florida workers. The workforce pipeline continues to grow, thanks to numerous aviation education and training programs.