Mission Critical Talent
Solving the Aerospace & Defence Skills Shortage Before 2030
As defence investment reaches historic highs and aerospace programmes continue to expand, organisations across the Aerospace & Defence sector face a growing challenge: securing the specialist talent needed to deliver critical projects at scale.
Demand for engineers, production specialists, AI, cybersecurity and digital transformation professionals continues to outpace supply. Combined with an ageing workforce, increasing competition for talent and rapidly evolving skill requirements, employers are under pressure to maintain programme delivery, innovation and growth.
In this webinar, industry and workforce experts explore the talent trends reshaping the Aerospace & Defence sector and share practical strategies for building resilient, future-ready workforces.
Drawing on insights from the Mission 2030: Closing Tech Talent Gaps in Aerospace & Defence report, the discussion examines how employers can strengthen workforce planning, accelerate skills development, improve talent attraction and retention, and prepare for the workforce demands of the next decade.
Speakers:
- Aaron Wallace, Operations Director, Engineering, Manpower
- Emma Lucas, Client Services Director, Experis Academy, Experis
- Sam Brockington, Operations Manager Skilled Special Recruitment, Manpower
- Paul Oxley, Director General, ADS Group
- Ricky Kelsey, Client Services Manager, Defence & Aerospace, Experis