Briefing to Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition March 6, 2013 Michael Morris, P.E.Michael Mallonee Director of TransportationPrincipal Planner

Metropolitan Planning Area Perspective 4 th largest metropolitan area in the United States Ranked 2 nd in population growth between adding over 1.2 million people Larger than 35 states in population Larger than 5 states in land area Represents over 34 % of the state’s economy 6.5 million people in year 2010 Growing to 10 million people by the year 2035 North Central Texas Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA) MPA Boundary 2

The North Central Texas Aerospace & Aviation Industry North Central Texas is home to over 300 aerospace and aviation employers with a total economic impact of over $21.5 billion. Dallas/Fort Worth Metro Area:  4.8 times the national average of Aircraft Manufacturing jobs  3.7 times the national average of Aircraft Parts & Equipment Manufacturing jobs  3.1 times the national average of Air Transportation jobs Source: Texas Aerospace & Aviation Industry Report, September

Image Source: Texas Industry Concentrations,

Major Regional Aviation Employers 5

Workforce Projections (2010 – 2020) Over the next decade, the Texas Workforce Commission projects our region will need: Growth  4,280 mechanics and technicians (17%)  2,080 pilots and flight crew (21%)  1,230 aircraft assemblers (36%)  790 aerospace engineers (11%)  230 air traffic controllers (16%) Source: Texas Workforce Commission 6

Regional Education System UNT Denton Collin County Community UNT Dallas (future) Mountain View College UT Arlington Tarrant County College Embry Riddle ISDs in eastern counties: Dallas Desoto Irving McKinney ISDs in eastern counties: Dallas Desoto Irving McKinney Academic Program Success ISDs in western counties: Birdville Denton Fort Worth ISDs in western counties: Birdville Denton Fort Worth 2-year 4-year 7

6,500+ students! Outreach with Former Dallas Cowboy Russell Maryland 8

NCTaviationcareers.com 9

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