Warwickshire Investment Partnership - Business Sectors
Click on the sectors below for further information about each one:
- Aerospace
Aerospace
Key Reasons:
Aerospace Industry
The West Midlands is recognised internationally as the centre for manufacturing activity in the U.K. and more specifically Warwickshire is the centre for engineering excellence, with a strong heritage in automotive and electric engineering.
Coventry & Warwickshire is already a significant player in the aerospace sector. A foundation upon which we can build.The sub-region boasts over 100 employers active in the industry with an annual turnover of approximately £750m. These employ some 7,500 people (4,500 directly in aerospace).The aerospace industry has enormous growth potential. Rolls Royce estimates a doubling of turnover in the next 10 years.
Click here for more information on the aerospace industry, Warwickshire.
Sub-Sectors:
Braking Systems, Engine Assembly, Engine Repair, Fuel and Hydraulic Assemblies, Supply Chain Management.Skills:
Skill Area: CNC systems operativeSkill Salary: Up to £25,000
Skill Area: Programmer
Skill Salary: Up to £25,000
Skill Area: Welder
Skill Salary: Up to £16,000
Sector Companies:
Rolls Royce, PFW Aerospace, Lisi Aerospace, AF AerospaceMain Business Functions
- Headquarters/ regional offices
- Distribution/ logistics/ warehousing
- Advanced manufacturing
- Business services/ offices
- Research & development
