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Aerospace, Aviation, & Defense

Only minutes from United States Central Command (CENTCOM) and Special Operations Command (SOCOM) headquarters, Pasco County’s robust local initiatives for workforce development, business incentives, infrastructure improvements, and low tax policies have helped Pasco’s aviation and defense contractors TRU Simulation + Training and Pall Aeropower significantly expand their facilities. Recent investments in critical infrastructure and a runway expansion at the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport combined with over 2,000 acres of industrial “Ready Sites” properties provide endless possibilities for growth in Pasco.

If you’re curious about space exploration; want to hone your skills in aircraft maintenance, repair, operations, or simulation; or wish to put your critical thinking and analytical abilities to the test in cyber security and intelligence, explore a career path in aviation – a field where all lines of work are experiencing annual growth (nearly 2% for Computer and Information Systems Managers).

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Aerospace, Aviation & Defense

Our snapshot features industry specific data sets, local incentive information, and the advantages of doing business in Pasco County. 

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  • Average Industry Wage
    in Pasco County
    $76,941


  • TOTAL EMPLOYMENT
    FOR INDUSTRY IN MSA
    54,746


  • 5 YEAR EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
    FOR INDUSTRY IN MSA
    16%


  • NO PERSONAL STATE
    INCOME TAX

 

“Pasco County continues to be a great partner for TRU. We see the positive impact that our growth brings to the region’s economy.”
- David Smith, Vice President, TRU Simulation + Training

Regional Aerospace Employers

  • Aeronautical Systems
  • Engineering, Inc.
  • Aircraft Tooling & Design Group
  • AJ’s Power Source, Inc.
  • Aviation Instrument Technologies, Inc.
  • Chiptronics, Inc.
  • Bay Tech Industries Inc.
  • JTD Enterprises
  • Meopta USA
  • Orbital Corporation
  • Pall Aeropower
  • Tony Suits
  • TRU Simulation + Training, Inc.
  • Zephyr Aircraft Engines, Inc.
  • TwinStar
  • IIVI
  • Purel Chemical
  • SilverLight Aviation
  • Advanced Airfoil Components
  • Aero Simulation
  • ARCTOS
  • Arma Global Corp.
  • CAE USA
  • Flymotion
  • Jetline Systems Corp.
  • Lukos LLC
  • Smiths Interconnect
  • 27. DRS Technologies Inc.
  • GE Aviation
  • Honeywell Aerospace
  • Jormac Aerospace
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Raytheon

Recent News

  • Report: Zephyrhills airport area seen as fertile ground for Pasco economic development
    September 7, 2021
    Tampa Bay Business Journal

    A new regional study indicates creating an aviation cluster in Pasco County could result in 10,000 direct and indirect new jobs.
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Aerospace, Aviation, & Defense
Tom Ryan, CEcD
Vice President, Business Development

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Telephone: +1 813 355 0646

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