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?? The aerospace industry is important to the state of Washington
? The aerospace industry accounts for over $36B in economic value to the state
? Washington is the highest per capita aerospace employer at 44 jobs per 1,000 workers

 

?? The commercial aircraft industry faces cost competitiveness, which impacts location decisions
? Aircraft OEM customers (i.e., airlines) face economic uncertainty, driving cost pressure
? Labor is being replaced by technology allowing for increased mobility
? Subsidies from national government and/or state agencies significantly impact company competitiveness

 

?? Washington has not been a player in recent site selection decisions by aerospace companies

?? While Washington offers many advantages to aerospace companies, its disadvantages outweigh the advantages in attracting and retaining aerospace companies relative to other states
? Washington exhibits a number of advantages, including current aerospace base/footprint, availability of skilled labor force, competitive tax environment, access to leading R&D and quality of life
? Competitive disadvantages include wage rates, labor relations, training, cost of living, and real estate/utility costs

 

?? Washington should proactively address the gaps, including enacting appropriate legislation
? Short term opportunities exist in unemployment insurance tax, training, research and development funding and building a government entity dedicated to the aerospace industry
? Longer-term opportunities potentially include taxes, workers compensation and transportation/infrastructure

 

 

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