Delivering a Multi-hire Recruitment Campaign for JETEX’s UK Expansion | Oaklands Global

AT A GLANCE…

Founded in 2005 JETEX is a private aviation and flight support company. Headquartered in Dubai, the business has experienced exponential growth and now operates in over 50 locations around the world and employees over 800 staff. In 2023 they entered the UK market with an FBO at London Biggin Hill Airport

THE SITUATION…

Prior to securing the 1,900 sqm private terminal at the exclusive business aviation airport, which includes supremely comfortable lounges, a cigar lounge, retail and entertainment areas, fully equipped boardrooms, JETEX identified that with no UK candidate network or experience in the UK recruitment market, they need to partner with a specialist search firm to deliver market insight, advice on a number of key hires.

Oaklands Global is specialist aviation & aerospace recruitment business working with industry leading organisations looking to take their business to the next level through access to the highest-calibre talent. With over 60 years of combined industry specific experience, Oaklands Global is the number one aviation recruitment business known for its established network, guaranteed discretion and pinpoint accuracy.

JETEX engaged Oaklands Global in the summer of 2022 to deliver this multi-hire project.

THE SOLUTION…

Following multiple discovery and steering meetings with stakeholders throughout the business and invaluable on-site visits, collaboration commenced with the objective to create a standalone operation in the UK for JETEX. The brief required key hires across functions including HR, Finance, Flight & Ground Operations and Customer Service. After the project had been defined the Oaklands Global research team began its market-mapping process, taking into consideration several key prerequisites defined by the leadership team. Acknowledging the high profile JETEX brand and exclusivity of its clientele, the team targeted specific organisations within the luxury goods, private aviation and charter sectors. Ensuring all candidates had a strong customer service mindset.

THE RESULTS…

Over the course of 12 months Oaklands Global was instrumental in delivering on all the required mandates, including HR Business Partner, Finance Manager, Customer Experience specialists and Ground Operations experts.

JETEX UK is now fully operational and continues to offer an unrivalled experience for its discerning customers.

“JETEX is regarded as one of the leading Business Aviation FBO and Flight Support company’s IN THE WORLD. So, when they approached us to deliver this business critical project with tight timeframes and niche roles, we knew we had to operate at our best and we did just that. It was a pleasure working with the JETEX team and we look forward to future collaborations across more of their sites”

William Finden

MD & Head of Search

“Fantastic service from a really great team. Personal and offering a tailored approach. Huge thanks to Rob and Will for everything they do.”

Tom Chesney

FBO Manager JETEX UK