2022 Michigan Aerospace Industry Survey

The Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan is looking for your valuable insight as a supplier to the Aerospace industry. Your perspective will help us address Michigan's greatest opportunities, challenges, and how we can support our growing industry partners. This survey will take less than 10 minutes to complete.

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* 1. How likely is it that you would recommend the Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan (AIAM) to a friend or colleague?

NOT AT ALL LIKELY

EXTREMELY LIKELY

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* 2. In which sector(s) does your company operate?

Defense

Aircraft

Missiles

Space

Commercial Aerospace

General Aviation

Satellite

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Which best describes your company? (Choose one.)

Manufacturer / Supplier

Design / Engineering Firm

Services / Consulting / Program Management

Technology / Software

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Which best describes your position/role in your company? (Choose one.)

C-Suite

Manager

Employee

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* 5. What percentage of your company's current revenue comes from aerospace? (Choose one.)

1-20%

21-50%

51-80%

81-100%

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* 6. Which best describes your company's plans? (Choose one.)

Our company intends to grow our aerospace sales and capacity.

Our company intends to maintain our current aerospace sales and capacity.

Our company intends to reduce our aerospace sales and capacity.

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* 7. Which of the following area(s) of internal advancement/improvements is your company preparing for now? (check all that apply)

Manufacturing automation

3D Printing

Autonomous

Lightweight and advanced materials / additive

Zero-fuel / flight efficiency

Environmental

Cybersecurity

Passenger comfort, safety, and health monitoring

Propulsion

(IoT) Internet of Things

(AI) Artificial Intelligence

Data analytics

Electrification

Blockchain

Other (please specify)

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* 8. In the next 36 months, how much do you anticipate each of the following factors will impact your company? Rank each challenge on a scale of 0-5 (0 = Unsure or n/a, 1 = no impact, 5 = great impact)

	1 - No Impact	2 - Little Impact	3 - Same Impact	4 - Some impact	5 - Big Impact
Supply chain pricing pressures	Supply chain pricing pressures 1 - No Impact	Supply chain pricing pressures 2 - Little Impact	Supply chain pricing pressures 3 - Same Impact	Supply chain pricing pressures 4 - Some impact	Supply chain pricing pressures 5 - Big Impact
Lack of engineering talent	Lack of engineering talent 1 - No Impact	Lack of engineering talent 2 - Little Impact	Lack of engineering talent 3 - Same Impact	Lack of engineering talent 4 - Some impact	Lack of engineering talent 5 - Big Impact
Lack of senior management talent	Lack of senior management talent 1 - No Impact	Lack of senior management talent 2 - Little Impact	Lack of senior management talent 3 - Same Impact	Lack of senior management talent 4 - Some impact	Lack of senior management talent 5 - Big Impact
Lack of skilled workforce	Lack of skilled workforce 1 - No Impact	Lack of skilled workforce 2 - Little Impact	Lack of skilled workforce 3 - Same Impact	Lack of skilled workforce 4 - Some impact	Lack of skilled workforce 5 - Big Impact
Lack of unskilled workforce	Lack of unskilled workforce 1 - No Impact	Lack of unskilled workforce 2 - Little Impact	Lack of unskilled workforce 3 - Same Impact	Lack of unskilled workforce 4 - Some impact	Lack of unskilled workforce 5 - Big Impact
Ineffective culture	Ineffective culture 1 - No Impact	Ineffective culture 2 - Little Impact	Ineffective culture 3 - Same Impact	Ineffective culture 4 - Some impact	Ineffective culture 5 - Big Impact
Increased quality standards (examples; AS9100, CMMC, ISO)	Increased quality standards (examples; AS9100, CMMC, ISO) 1 - No Impact	Increased quality standards (examples; AS9100, CMMC, ISO) 2 - Little Impact	Increased quality standards (examples; AS9100, CMMC, ISO) 3 - Same Impact	Increased quality standards (examples; AS9100, CMMC, ISO) 4 - Some impact	Increased quality standards (examples; AS9100, CMMC, ISO) 5 - Big Impact
Inability to achieve sales / generate leads	Inability to achieve sales / generate leads 1 - No Impact	Inability to achieve sales / generate leads 2 - Little Impact	Inability to achieve sales / generate leads 3 - Same Impact	Inability to achieve sales / generate leads 4 - Some impact	Inability to achieve sales / generate leads 5 - Big Impact
Financing capital investments	Financing capital investments 1 - No Impact	Financing capital investments 2 - Little Impact	Financing capital investments 3 - Same Impact	Financing capital investments 4 - Some impact	Financing capital investments 5 - Big Impact
Funding for R&D projects to stay competitive	Funding for R&D projects to stay competitive 1 - No Impact	Funding for R&D projects to stay competitive 2 - Little Impact	Funding for R&D projects to stay competitive 3 - Same Impact	Funding for R&D projects to stay competitive 4 - Some impact	Funding for R&D projects to stay competitive 5 - Big Impact
Diversifying markets served	Diversifying markets served 1 - No Impact	Diversifying markets served 2 - Little Impact	Diversifying markets served 3 - Same Impact	Diversifying markets served 4 - Some impact	Diversifying markets served 5 - Big Impact
Supply chain pressures	Supply chain pressures 1 - No Impact	Supply chain pressures 2 - Little Impact	Supply chain pressures 3 - Same Impact	Supply chain pressures 4 - Some impact	Supply chain pressures 5 - Big Impact
Onshoring trend creating high demand	Onshoring trend creating high demand 1 - No Impact	Onshoring trend creating high demand 2 - Little Impact	Onshoring trend creating high demand 3 - Same Impact	Onshoring trend creating high demand 4 - Some impact	Onshoring trend creating high demand 5 - Big Impact
Direct or indirect fuel costs	Direct or indirect fuel costs 1 - No Impact	Direct or indirect fuel costs 2 - Little Impact	Direct or indirect fuel costs 3 - Same Impact	Direct or indirect fuel costs 4 - Some impact	Direct or indirect fuel costs 5 - Big Impact
Rising wages	Rising wages 1 - No Impact	Rising wages 2 - Little Impact	Rising wages 3 - Same Impact	Rising wages 4 - Some impact	Rising wages 5 - Big Impact

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* 9. How strongly do you feel that Michigan is recognized as a leader in Aerospace? (0 = Unsure, 1 = Strongly disagree, 10 = Strongly agree)

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 10. What should Michigan prioritize to be recognized as a leader in aerospace manufacturing?

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* 11. In your own words, what are some specific challenges your company expects to face in the next three years?

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* 12. Are you planning on attending the AeroOne Summit on September 7-8th in Grand Rapids?

Yes

I am busy and cannot attend.

I am not sure yet. Please send me more information. (Please enter your e-mail address below.)

Thank you very much for your participation. Your insight is very valued.