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Sectors
We specialise in supporting organisations operating in complex, regulated, and mission critical environments. Our sector focused approach ensures deep industry understanding, compliant hiring, and reliable delivery at scale.
How We Support Across the Aviation Ecosystem
At TRC, we partner with aviation businesses globally to deliver specialist talent solutions across the full operational lifecycle of the industry.
From frontline airport teams to licensed engineers, flight operations, commercial leadership and technical specialists, we understand that aviation demands precision, compliance and reliability. Our approach combines deep sector knowledge with proactive sourcing strategies to ensure our clients secure the right people, at the right time, anywhere in the world.
We don’t simply fill vacancies, we consult, advise and build workforce strategies that enable safe, efficient and scalable operations.
We support airlines, airport operators, and aviation service providers across both airside and landside operations. This includes recruitment across areas such as flight operations, ground handling, passenger services, airport operations, and commercial management. Our understanding of the operational environment allows us to source professionals who can support the safe, efficient, and reliable movement of passengers and aircraft across global aviation networks.
Typical roles we deliver
- Pilots (Captains and First Officers)
- Flight Operations Managers
- Ground Operations Managers
- Airport Operations Managers
- Airside Operations Supervisors
- Ramp Managers and Supervisors
- Ground Handling Agents
- Passenger Service Agents
- Check-in and Gate Agents
- Aircraft Dispatchers
- Safety and Compliance Managers
- Quality Assurance Managers
- Training Managers
- Commercial and Business Development Managers
Typical roles we deliver
- Captains
- First Officers
- Chief Pilots
- VP Flight OperationsÂ
- Flight Operations Managers
- Flight Dispatchers
- Aircraft Management Managers
- Charter Sales Managers
- Charter Brokers
- Charter Sales Executives
- Business Development Managers
- Client Relationship Managers
- Private Aviation Sales Directors
- Operations Controllers
- Flight Coordinators
- Trip Support Specialists
- Crew Controllers
- Licensed Aircraft Engineers (B1 / B2)
- Aircraft Maintenance Technicians
- Maintenance Managers
- CAMO Engineers
- Continuing Airworthiness Managers
- Quality Managers
- Safety Managers
- Compliance Managers
- Cabin Crew / VIP Cabin Attendants
- Ground Operations Managers
- Base Managers
- Commercial Directors
Engineering and maintenance are critical to the safety, reliability, and performance of aviation operations. At TRC, we support organisations across both aircraft engineering and maintenance as well as GSE engineering and maintenance, working with airlines, MRO organisations, airport operators, ground handling companies, and GSE manufacturers. Our experience across these technical environments allows us to support businesses in securing highly skilled engineering professionals who ensure aircraft and essential airport equipment remain safe, compliant, and fully operational.
Typical roles we deliver:
Aircraft Engineering & Maintenance
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- B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineers
- B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineers
- B1/B2 Licensed Engineers
- Aircraft Maintenance Technicians
- Avionics Engineers
- Line Maintenance Engineers
- Base Maintenance Engineers
- Aircraft Maintenance Managers
- CAMO Engineers
- Continuing Airworthiness Managers
- Technical Services Engineers
- Reliability Engineers
- Planning Engineers
- Head of Maintenance
- Director of Engineering
GSE Engineering & Maintenance
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- GSE Technicians
- Senior GSE Technicians
- Field Service Engineers
- Maintenance Managers
- Fleet Maintenance Managers
- Electrical GSE Engineers
- Hydraulic Systems Engineers
- Service Engineers
- Aftermarket Service Engineers
- Technical Support Engineers
- Engineering Managers
- Operations & Maintenance Managers
Typical roles we deliver
- General Managers (Airport Hospitality / Lounge Operations)
- Lounge Managers
- Hospitality Operations Managers
- Guest Experience Managers
- Duty Managers
- Shift Managers
- Supervisors
- Guest Service Agents
- Passenger Service Agents
- Meet & Greet Agents
- Concierge Staff
- Lounge Hosts / Hostesses
- Customer Experience Specialists
- Food & Beverage Managers
- Restaurant Managers
- Bar Managers
- Catering Managers
- Chefs and Kitchen Staff
- Waiters / Waitresses
- Bartenders
- Retail Managers
- Retail Supervisors
- Sales Assistants
- Commercial Managers
- Partnerships Managers
- Business Development Managers
- Training Managers
- HR Managers
- Quality & Service Standards Managers
The air cargo sector plays a vital role in the global aviation ecosystem, enabling the fast and efficient movement of goods across international markets. At TRC, we support organisations operating across the air cargo supply chain, including airlines, cargo operators, ground handling companies, logistics providers, and airport cargo terminals. Our understanding of the operational, commercial, and regulatory requirements within cargo operations allows us to assist businesses in securing experienced professionals who ensure the safe, efficient, and timely movement of freight, supporting global trade and supply chain connectivity.
Typical roles we deliver
- Head of Cargo
- Cargo Operations Managers
- Cargo Terminal Managers
- Cargo Supervisors
- Cargo Agents
- Cargo Handling Agents
- Warehouse Managers
- Warehouse Supervisors
- Logistics Coordinators
- Air Freight Managers
- Air Freight Forwarders
- Loadmasters
- Load Controllers
- Cargo Planning Managers
- Cargo Sales Managers
- Cargo Sales Executives
- Business Development ManagersÂ
- Cargo Revenue Managers
- Dangerous Goods Specialists
- Cargo Safety & Compliance Managers
- Cargo Documentation Specialists
- Import / Export Coordinators
- Supply Chain Managers
The rotary aviation sector supports a wide range of specialist operations including emergency medical services, search and rescue, VIP transport, and utility operations. At TRC, we work with helicopter operators as well as rotary aviation engineering and maintenance organisations, supporting businesses that operate and maintain helicopter fleets across demanding and highly regulated environments. Our understanding of this sector allows us to support organisations in securing experienced aviation professionals who can deliver safe, efficient, and reliable rotary operations both in the air and through the technical support that keeps aircraft operational.
Typical roles we deliver
- Â Captains
- First Officers / Co-Pilots
- Chief Pilots
- Flight Operations Managers
- Operations Controllers
- Flight Dispatchers
- Crew Controllers
- Base Managers
- Licensed Aircraft EngineersÂ
- Helicopter Maintenance Engineers
- Avionics Engineers
- Aircraft Technicians / Mechanics
- Line Maintenance Engineers
- Base Maintenance Engineers
- Maintenance Controllers
- Maintenance Planners
- CAMO Engineers
- Continuing Airworthiness Managers
- Technical Services Engineers
- Quality Managers
- Safety Managers
- Compliance Managers
- Head of Maintenance
- Engineering Managers
- SAR Crew Members
- Aviation Safety Officers
- Training Managers
- Commercial Managers
Our Approach
Across every sector, our methodology remains consistent:
Consultative
We advise on workforce planning, salary benchmarks and hiring strategy.
Insight-Led
Market data, talent mapping and competitor analysis guide every search.
Global
We source talent across Europe, the Middle East and beyond.
Quality First
Every candidate is screened for technical competence and cultural fit.
I had the pleasure of working with Joe and his team and can confidently say they are outstanding professionals in the recruitment field. Joe is knowledgeable and strategic, and deeply committed to understanding both the needs of clients and the aspirations of candidates. He is clearly passionate about what he does and goes above and beyond to ensure a smooth and successful recruitment process. I highly recommend Joe — a true leader in his field.
Gurpreet Romana
Can’t recommend Joe enough. Communication is key, and he was in constant contact, really listening to our needs. We will certainly work with Joe again in the future and would recommend him to anyone.
Jamie Bourke
Thanks for helping Charlatte hire new team members, Joe. We are very satisfied with the focus and commitment you gave to our project.
Tim Rane
Joe has been a breath of fresh air to work with. It’s been a relief to receive regular candidate updates without having to chase. His communication has been fantastic, and he has consistently kept up with our pace and demands — which not many can. I would highly recommend working with him.
Izzy Arterton
Joe and his team have provided excellent recruitment support to both myself and my colleagues. From the outset, Joe demonstrated a strong understanding of our complex and previously hard-to-fill roles. We are delighted to work with him and would not hesitate to recommend Joe and his team.
Rachael Ahmed
I can confidently recommend Joe for sourcing and delivering talent. Throughout our work together, he consistently demonstrated that he is a dedicated and results-driven recruiter. Joe went above and beyond to ensure requirements were fully met, taking the time to understand specific role needs and candidate scope. As a result, he identified highly qualified candidates who were an excellent fit.
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Our sector focused approach ensures deep industry knowledge, faster hiring, and stronger long term outcomes for our partners.
I have had the pleasure of working closely with Joe Makinson on several specialized aviation roles, and the experience has been consistently positive. Throughout our engagement, Joe maintained a highly supportive and collaborative approach, working as a true partner rather than just a service provider. Communication was clear, timely, and professional, and they were always receptive to feedback, ensuring alignment with our organizational needs.
Jenny Mathai​​ Head of HR @ RAK Airport​