The number of researchers in the manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery in the UK is forecasted to grow steadily from 2024 to 2028, starting at 12.01 thousand full-time equivalent positions in 2024 to reaching 13.22 thousand in 2028. This trend reflects an average annual increase, or CAGR, of approximately 2.44%. Year-on-year growth rates are anticipated to increase slightly each year, indicating a healthy and consistent rise in demand for research positions in this sector. Notably, the 2023 figure stood as the baseline before this projected growth.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in the aerospace sector that could drive demand for specialized research skills, the impact of global market conditions, and government policies on innovation and research funding potentially affecting the sector's trajectory.
