The Aerospace Industries Association has announced that it will serve as the National Facilitator for the U.S. Navy Talent Pipeline Program, or TPP.
AIA, an organization representing the aerospace and defense industry, said Thursday the collaboration aims to support the TPP’s mission of boosting the skills of small and medium suppliers within the defense industrial base to enhance their talent acquisition and retention systems, resulting in a more efficient business operation and an increase in industrial capacity.
What Is the Navy Talent Pipeline Program?
The TPP, launched and initially funded by the Navy, provides employers with the tools to address workforce issues. Now accessible to all companies within the DIB, the program supports businesses in implementing effective practices for recruiting, hiring, onboarding and retaining employees. The program provides training, coaching and recognition without the participants incurring any expenses. The program fosters a culture of collaboration, encouraging partners to share insights and knowledge while delivering data on hiring and retention to showcase measurable progress and sustained enhancements.
“Building and sustaining world-class talent pipelines is at the core of our mission — ensuring our industry stays at the forefront of innovation, while leading in recruitment, development and retention,” said AIA President and CEO Eric Fanning, a previous Wash100 Award winner. “This initiative offers a smart, scalable solution to one of our industry’s most pressing challenges — building a sustainable, skilled workforce. By helping our members access proven team performance improvement strategies and resources, we’re not just supporting individual companies—we’re strengthening the entire defense industrial base,” Fanning continued.
