Identifying the Factors Influencing Talent Development of Undergraduate Aerospace Engineering Graduates in a Defense University Workplace

Developing talents through nurturing a skilled, motivated, and committed workforce plays a key role in improving organizational performance and achieving success. This study was conducted with the aim of identifying the factors influencing the talent development of undergraduate graduates in aerospace engineering from a defense university within the workplace environment.

Given the nature of the research, a qualitative method was employed. The study sample included 15 academic and professional experts who had deep knowledge of the subject matter and were selected through non-probability chain sampling (snowball sampling). Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis and MAXQDA software, version 11. To ensure data credibility and validity, recoding and participant feedback methods were used.

The findings indicated that talent development is influenced by five main factors:

Environmental and organizational factors, Individual factors, Modern learning technologies

Opportunities for professional growth and practical learning, Leadership and peer support in the workplace. The results of this study can provide a practical framework for policymaking, planning, and implementing talent development systems within organizations.