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Briefing to Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition March 6, 2013. Michael Morris, P.E. Michael Mallonee Director of Transportation Principal Planner . www.nctcog.org/aviationeducation. Metropolitan Planning Area Perspective. North Central Texas Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA).
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Briefing to Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition March 6, 2013 Michael Morris, P.E. Michael Mallonee Director of Transportation Principal Planner www.nctcog.org/aviationeducation
Metropolitan Planning Area Perspective North Central TexasMetropolitan Planning Area (MPA) MPA Boundary 4thlargest metropolitan area in the United States Ranked 2ndin population growth between 2000-2010 adding over 1.2 million people Larger than 35states in population Larger than 5states in land area Represents over 34 % of thestate’s economy 6.5 million people in year 2010 Growing to 10 million peopleby the year 2035
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 2011
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
Academic Program Success • ISDs in eastern • counties: • Dallas • Desoto • Irving • McKinney 2-year • ISDs in western counties: • Birdville • Denton • Fort Worth 4-year
Outreach with Former Dallas Cowboy Russell Maryland 6,500+ students!
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