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Germany: ManpowerGroup Stresses Aerospace's Long-standing Workforce Expertise Amidst A Growing Skills Shortage
In a rapidly evolving defense and security landscape, manufacturing companies are expanding their production capacities in response to increasing defense spending and geopolitical uncertainties. However, ManpowerGroup, a global talent solutions organization, has shed light on a pressing issue: a challenging labor market and the escalating shortage of skilled workers in the aerospace industry.
The skills shortage has emerged as a pivotal factor limiting the growth and secure supply of high-tech components, equipment, and systems, the findings of the "Aerospace & Defense Outlook 2025" report by ManpowerGroup reveal. The threat of talent deficiency could potentially stall the industry's progress, as more than 30% of employees in the sector plan to change jobs within the next six months, according to the Talent Barometer of ManpowerGroup.
Kathrin Hess, Director Defense & Green Transformation at ManpowerGroup Germany, emphasized the growing significance of strategic workforce planning to secure essential areas with personnel for the future in today's dynamic world. With a growing emphasis on technical proficiency and personal reliability, companies must act decisively to remain competitive.
Furthermore, the demand for talent spans across various domains—from production workers and software developers to specialized security experts, creating a structural skills deficit. Studies suggest that an average-sized company specializing in aerospace and defense could lose up to $330 million annually due to inefficient staffing and vacant key positions.
Due to stringent security standards, talent acquisition in the safety-critical sectors such as aerospace is particularly complex and time-consuming. To bridge the gap and effectively engage with suitable professionals, companies can partner with ManpowerGroup. With proven expertise in workforce management within the aerospace industry, the organization can support firms with strategic personnel planning, project staffing, and permanent placements, offering immediate assistance in areas like IT security, manufacturing, engineering, and project management.
In response to the skills shortage, ManpowerGroup has identified the potential for cross-sectoral talent transfer, particularly from the automotive, logistics, and medical technology sectors. By acting as a bridge builder, the company contributes to finding suitable candidates while helping skilled professionals tap into new career prospects, creating a win-win situation in uncertain economic times.
_{References:[1] ManpowerGroup (2025). Defense & Security 2025 Outlook: Aerospace & Defense Skills Shortage Analysis. [Online]. Available: https://www.manpowergroup.de/de/insights/studies-and-research/studies/2025/05/16/06/34/world-of-work-defense-and-security-2025-outlook [2] ManpowerGroup (n.d.). Aerospace & Defense Outlook 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.manpowergroup.de/~/media/manpowergroup/de/downloadcenter/studies/2025/05/20/aerospace-and-defense-outlook-2025.ashx}
In the rapidly evolving aerospace industry, facing a growing skills shortage, strategic workforce planning becomes crucial to secure future personnel in key areas. Partnership with organizations like ManpowerGroup, boasting expertise in workforce management within the aerospace sector, can offer immediate assistance in IT security, manufacturing, engineering, and project management, thus bridging the skills gap and ensuring businesses remain competitive in finance and industry.
