The Aviation & Aerospace Industry in Berlin

To all test engineers, designers, flight instructors and colleagues, The Berlin aviation and aerospace sector comprises a wide range of occupations. These are mainly concerned with the development, use and maintenance of aircraft including aeroplanes, satellites and drones.

The Berlin-Brandenburg region is one of Germany’s key aerospace centres and enjoys worldwide recognition. Global players such as Bombardier Aviation Service, Rolls-Roys and Planet Labs are all located here. Many other small and medium-sized companies operating as suppliers to the aviation and aerospace industries, particularly in the areas of services, security and IT, are also located in the capital. Examples of these include AneCom AeroTest  GmbH, Astro-Feinwerktechnik GmbH, Berlin Space Technologies and TU Berlin. All potential employers! You can find more Berlin and Brandenburg companies in the field of aviation & aerospace industry in our overview!

From global corporations to small businesses, Berlin’s key enterprises in the aviation and aerospace industries are:

• Satellite technologies
• Propulsion technologies
• Maintenance
• Aircraft maintenance
• Simulation
• Testing
• Engineering
• Software development

Currently around 17,500 Berlin and Brandenburg residents work in the aviation and aerospace industries. More than half of them are highly qualified specialists, engineers and technicians.

Other potential employers can be found in the capital’s associations and alliances. Networks such as the BBAA (Berlin-Brandenburg Aerospace Allianz) or CURPAS e.V. (Civil Use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) are good examples of these. Begin your job search in Berlin now! It will be worth your while.

The aerospace industry in Berlin has an excellent science and research sector. Institutes such as the DLR (German Aerospace Center Adlershof), the Fraunhofer Institute and the TU Berlin (Technische Universität) carry out research in collaboration with global corporations on innovative and future-orientated solutions like drone technology, for example.

Berlin’s top universities are the places to go for young talent in the area of aviation and aerospace technology. For example, at the TU Berlin, you can take the Aeronautics and Astronautics degree course. Find out more!