Yorkshire Aviation / Aerospace recruitment agency listing

Estimated to have more than 5 million people residing there, Yorkshire is the country's largest county. The sheer size of the county and its reputation of being rich in industry means it's no surprise that Aviation opportunities can be found. To assist with this, recruitment agencies are on hand to help employers fill their vacancies.

Yorkshire is a county that comprises of highly populated areas such as Leeds, Sheffield, and Bradford. It helps then, that there are employment agencies working alongside Aviation employers and businesses to find a satisfactory solution to permanent, temporary and contract staffing issues in this particular sector. This process is undoubtedly helped because, amongst the huge number of recruiters in the region, there are some who focus on filling vacancies in technical sectors like Aviation.

Local industry overview and salaries

Because of the number of industries that work in the Aviation sector in Yorkshire, it means there are plenty of jobs, with encouraging salaries for candidates. Transport Coordinators can earn as much as £26,000, while Quality Engineers command starting salaries of £30,000. Elsewhere, Logistics Managers and Flight Safety Analysts can often be found in the region, offering competitive salaries.

Key employers

The Aviation presence in the county is significant, given it is a place where many employers in this sector exist. Chief amongst these is Leeds Bradford Airport, which is now the UK's 16th busiest airport. At this airport, further employment opportunities exists in no small part due to the fact that many low-cost airlines are based there. Jet2, Monarch Airlines and Ryanair can all be found here. In addition, one of the world's largest charter airlines, Thomson Airways, has a seasonal presence at Leeds Bradford Airport.

With more than 800,000 passengers in 2015, Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield is also a prominent Aviation employer in Yorkshire, while aircraft company Marshall Slingsby Advanced Composites designs and manufactures structures for the Aerospace industry.