Aerospace

For more than a century, Washington State has been at the forefront of aerospace innovation. Tacoma-Pierce County plays a vital role in Washington’s aerospace industry – not just for one step of the production process, but for every link in the supply chain. Our global reach and experienced manufacturing network have expertise in composites, plastics and advanced materials; fabrication, machining and tooling; testing and engineering; and assembly and metal finishing. Join our successful supply chain, where your business will soar.

In Tacoma-Pierce County, we make sure that aerospace companies have a smooth landing when setting up shop here. We have no personal state income tax, no corporate income tax and no inventory tax. There is also no sales or use tax for machinery and equipment used in manufacturing operations; no sales or use tax for aerospace businesses for computer hardware, software and peripherals; and no retail sales or use tax for the construction of new facilities used in airplane repair and maintenance. We have one of the largest, most successful foreign trade zones in Washington State, along with a family-wage jobs credit and workforce training grants & credits. Finally, there are countless project-specific state and local programs to bolster your aerospace technology and manufacturing operations in Tacoma-Pierce County.

Tacoma-Pierce County has the talent pool to meet your aerospace company’s needs. Nine regional colleges and universities, along with 12 technical schools, produce thousands of highly skilled graduates each year. In particular, Tacoma Community College, Bates Technical College and Clover Park Technical College each serve as a significant pipeline of aerospace workers.