South Carolina is home to Boeing's only non-union commercial aircraft assembly plant in the United States — a 1.2 million square foot facility in North Charleston where every Boeing 787 Dreamliner is built for global airlines. With 72,000+ aerospace workers, over $6 billion in annual aerospace output, and Boeing's continued expansion investment, South Carolina has become one of the most consequential commercial aerospace manufacturing states in America.
Boeing's 787 campus anchors South Carolina's aerospace economy, with a growing network of tier-one suppliers and aviation services companies building around it.
Boeing South Carolina
Boeing's 1.2 million square foot final assembly facility in North Charleston employs over 7,000 workers and delivers 787 Dreamliners to airlines globally. Boeing has invested over $1 billion in its South Carolina campus since opening in 2011 and has continuously expanded its North Charleston workforce, making it the state's largest manufacturing employer.
Vought Aircraft
Vought builds composite fuselage sections for the 787 at its Orangeburg facility, supplying critical structural assemblies to Boeing's North Charleston final assembly line. Vought's South Carolina operation is a key tier-one supplier and employs aerospace manufacturing technicians specialized in large-scale composite fabrication and precision assembly.
GE Aviation
GE Aviation operates a major engine component manufacturing facility in South Carolina, producing turbine components for commercial and military jet engines. GE Aviation generates over $32 billion in annual revenue globally, and its South Carolina operations create precision manufacturing technician careers in one of aerospace's highest-value segments.
