04/04/2025
Talent Retention in Aerospace & Defense: 2023–2025 Snapshot
As turnover rates soar to 13%—well above the U.S. average—and 25% of the workforce nears retirement, the aerospace and defense industry faces a critical talent crunch.
What’s at stake?
- Loss of institutional knowledge
- Growing talent gaps
- Pressure on workforce planning
What’s working?
- Apprenticeships surged to 59,500 in FY2023 (3x since FY2021)
- Extended Reality (XR) boosts onboarding & training
- AI-powered planning aligns people strategy with product demand
Looking ahead, smart companies are investing in blended solutions—merging traditional programs with emerging tech—to build a more agile, future-ready workforce.
Let’s rethink how we develop, retain, and empower talent.