Aerospace & Aviation Recruiters & Headhunters

Oaklands Global is an internationally recognised name as an Aviation and Aerospace recruitment partner. We ensure best practices in each of our searches, from interim and contingent to retained and executive search recruitment. As your trusted aviation and aerospace headhunter, we are dedicated to meeting the dynamic needs of the industry with unmatched precision.

Companies we have partnered with around the world

Our Expertise in Aerospace and Aviation Headhunting

We excel in connecting top talent with leading organisations and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. Our expertise in the Aviation & Aerospace Industry spans headhunting for cabin crew, flight operations, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul), defence, engineers, and executive positions.

Book a Meeting

Our Clients

Commercial Airlines
Cargo Airlines
Business Aviation Operators
eVTOL, UAM & Drone Businesses
Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO)
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)
Airports & Fixed-base Operators (FBO)
Helicopter Operators (On & Offshore)
Aircraft Leasing
Charter Brokerages

Our Geographical Remit

UK
Europe
Middle East
Asia
Africa
North America
South America
Australia & Oceania

Business Unit Specialities

Senior Management & Executive Level
Technical Service: Quality, CAMO & HSE
Aircraft Maintenance - Licensed Engineers & Mechanics
Engineering - design, development & technicians
Project Management
Air Traffic Control
Flight & Ground Operations
Sales
Finance
Human Resources
Flight & Cabin Crew - Instructors/Examiners
Pilots, First Offices & Captains
MRO Recruitment

Typical Search Titles

Board Chair & Non-Executive Director

C-Suite (CEO, COO, CFO, CCO, CMO, CTO…)

Managing Directors & General Managers

Middle management (HR, Finance, Sales, Flight & Ground Operations....)

Form 4 Signatories & Nominated Postholders

Aviation Executive Search Process

Schedule a call

1.Search Plan

Defining the search breach

Client Meeting & Briefing / Job Analysis / Company Culture / Leadership Characteristics

2.Manage Response

Search Strategy & Candidate Acquisition

Target companies / Direct Search / Database Search / Networking & recommendations / Social Media / Marketing / Telephone Screening to create long list

3.Short List

Identification & Assessment

Competency Assessments / NDA’s / Consultant Interviews to include; Achievements, history, resume, media screen and Industry / knowledge review

4. Executive Feedback

Assess Finalists

Shortlist presentation / Detailed Assesment reports / Client Interviews
Informal References / Manage Discounted Candidates / Finalist interviews

5. Close Search

Executive Selection

Debriefing / Offer & contract negotiations / Formal references / Ensure proper start
Post Start Consultation

Why Oaklands Global

Oaklands Global is an internationally recognised name in the supply of Aviation & Aerospace professionals. We are a partner of choice for interim, contingent, retained and executive search recruitment solutions, promoting diversity, inclusion and best practice in each of our searches.

Our team of industry specialists work closely with a global network to attract and secure high-calibre professionals for our clients.

Latest Events

Below you can check out some insightful events taking place this year across the Aerospace world.

France Air Expo

5th June 2025

Lyon Bron Airport

International Paris Air Show

16th June 2025

Paris

Royal International Air Tattoo

9th July 2025

Gloucestershire

Aviation & Aerospace Case Studies

Delivering a robust, multi-disciplined sales team
5th May 2022
In 2021, RAS Completions was acquired by Jet MS (Part of the Aviation Solutions Group). 12 months later the business rebranded as Jet MS Completions.
READ MORE
Recruiting a New Chief Operating Officer
13th October 2021
As dedicated sector specialists in the Aviation, Aerospace & Space markets, the search team at Oaklands Global was able to leverage a diverse international network on behalf of Texel Air.
READ MORE
Expanding Offshore Helicopter Operator – Africa
21st January 2020
Our client is a well-established helicopter operator based in Africa that focuses predominantly on offshore operations, along with governmental and other services, to nations across the region.
READ MORE