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Sectors we support.

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.

Commercial Aviation
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Commercial Aviation

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.

Roles We Help Fill — Commercial Aviation
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
METHODOLOGY

Our Approach

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Consultative
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Insight-Led
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Global
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Quality First
01 Consultative
We understand before we search.

Every assignment starts with a detailed consultation to understand the role, operation and objectives. We advise on workforce planning, salary benchmarking, role design and hiring strategy to build the right search from day one.

02 Insight-Led
Market intelligence shapes every search.

Talent mapping, competitor analysis, salary intelligence and real-time candidate feedback give our clients a clear view of the market and inform every stage of the search.

03 Global
Specialist networks. Global reach.

Our aviation network spans the UK, Europe, Middle East, USA and beyond. We combine established industry relationships with targeted headhunting to reach both active and passive talent.

04 Quality First
The right shortlist, not the longest shortlist.

Every candidate is personally screened against the technical, commercial and cultural requirements of the role, ensuring we only introduce people we genuinely believe can succeed.

TESTIMONIALS

Proven, not promised.

Employer

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
Employer

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
Station General Manager, Swissport
Employer

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
Branch Manager, Sage Parts

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Our sector focused approach ensures deep industry knowledge, faster hiring, and stronger long term outcomes for our partners.