Employers

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.

Companies we have partnered with around the world

Areas of Expertise

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

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

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.

European Rotors 2023

27th November 2023

Madrid, Spain

African Air Expo

12th February 2024

South Africa

Aircraft Interiors Expo

28th May 2024

Hamburg Messe

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.
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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.
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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.
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