Pilots are responsible for flying aircraft. They may fly passengers and cargo for business or leisure purposes.
A frozen Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) is required to work as a pilot. To gain such a licence, it is necessary to pass written examinations and log at least 200 hours of flight training. An ATPL licence can be obtained in many ways. The majority of pilots go down the full-time integrated training route, which requires candidates to be at least 17 or 18 years and to have at least three GCSEs in English, maths and science. It is also possible to enter into a trainee pilot role through the Armed Forces or through a flying scholarship from an organisation such as the Air League Education Trust.
All of the major airlines provide their new recruits with an induction course. Pilots usually start their careers as co-pilots, working alongside senior members of staff on short-haul flights. Once in employment, they can gain their full ATPL following undertaking 1,500 hours of flying. A full ATPL is a necessity for those who wish to be promoted to captain.
To work as a pilot, it is essential to be able to keep calm under pressure, process data quickly and efficiently, and feel confident using complex technology. Pilots should also be able to interpret maps and demonstrate evidence of excellent hand-to-eye co-ordination and outstanding communication skills.
Pilots are employed by chartered, scheduled and freight airlines. Vacancies for pilots are advertised through pilots associations, industry publications and specialist recruitment agencies. Jobs often require pilots to work long shifts and spend nights away from home.
Starting salaries for trained pilots may be between £20,000 and £38,000 a year, with salaries varying between airlines.
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Recrewit is a niche Engineering recruitment firm with dedicated divisions in Aviation, Automotive & Motorsport, Marine and Renewables. They hire both blue collar workers like Technicians, Inspectors and Electricians, and white collar workers, like Engineers, Pilots and Quality Managers. They also reach out to the likes of Directors and Chief Executives. Situated in Acton, they open permanent and contract jobs across Europe.
Established in 1993, Brookfield Aviation International is a flight crew leasing company that supplies Pilots and Engineers to low-cost airlines, national flag carriers, holiday charter companies and business jet corporate clients. The company covers all aspects of the Aviation sector, from recruitment to aircraft sales and leasing. They have offices in London, Dublin and Beijing, and offer their services worldwide.
Final Call Healthcare Limited supplies General Nurses, Theatre Nurses, Mental Health Nurses, and Specialist Nurses to the NHS, mental health trusts, and charities in the UK. The organisation's head office is in Birmingham and they have branches in Northampton, Mansfield, Hereford, and London.
Oaklands Global Recruitment Group recruits professionals for the Aerospace, Aviation, and Financial Services opportunities across the UK, USA, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. They are an accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and has been hiring on a permanent and contract basis since 2011. The firm also provides executive search services and places staff in board-level roles.
An established recruitment and consultancy firm, Strongfield has separate divsions called Milfoam, Strongfield Aviation, Strongfield Consultants, and Strongfield Technologies. They have experience in finding staff for freelance and contract positions. Since 1975, they have been providing a service to clients in the Aerospace, Automotive, Aviation, Defence, Engineering, and Technology markets across the UK, USA, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Hedera Hiring is a multi-disciplinary talent sourcing agency that fulfils various assignments at all levels. For over three years, they have been supplying staffing services to clients in the EV Charging, Fibre, Gas, Power, Telecommunications, Traffic Management, and Water fields of the Civil & Engineering, and Utilities industries. Since its establishment in 2019, they have been catering to employers across the UK and Europe.
Recruitrite Ltd is a recruitment business in the North East that provides staffing solutions to several sectors including Manufacturing, Sales & Business Development, Logistics & Supply Chain, Contact Centres, Health & Care, and Engineering. They offer contract, interim, temporary & permanent recruitment, plus executive search services. Some roles they fill include Warehouse Operative, High-Pressure Water Jetter, and Digital Marketing Executive.
GOOSE Recruitment delivers services for staffing needs in the Aviation industry. They source Pilots, Ground Operations Managers, LAE Prop Fleet, Licensed Aircraft Engineers, Compliance Monitoring and Quality Managers, and many others. The company has been running since 1999 and is based in Southampton, Hampshire.
Aero Professional provides various services to the Aviation industry such as Crew Leasing, Total Crew Management, Aviation Technical Recruitment, Permanent Recruitment, Executive Search, and so on. They supply candidates to various role types such as Flight Deck, Cabin Crew, Management, Engineering, Airport, and Operations Their UK office is located in Farnborough. Two more offices are in Dublin and Kuala Lumpur.
Bostonair Group is a trusted supplier of Aviation, Commercial, Energy, and Rail professionals across the UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. They have been hiring personnel on a permanent and contract basis for over 25 years. The firm also provides training for candidates. Bostonair Group is ISO 9001 certified and has a network of agencies, including Boston Renewables, Boston Rail, and Boston Energy.
An Automotive-focused specialist, Talos Automation is an international agency that delivers talent for various permanent and contract assignments from their Portsmouth office. Founded in 2013, they also cover a broad range of sectors across the UK, Europe, Asia, and the USA, including Aerospace, Energy & Water, Logistics, Oil & Gas, Material Handling, and Rail. Talos Automation is a corporate member of the Robotic Industries Association.
Technical Staffing Resources is a recruiting firm that provides personnel solutions to the Engineering, IT, Legal, Administrative, Accounting, and Finance sectors. The agency also provides recruitment services to the Aerospace, Defence, Energy, and Chemical industries - which includes Petrochemicals, Fertilisers, Inorganics, and Refining. They also offer payroll services, as well as making contract-to-hire and permanent placements.
Irlam Associates leverages its expertise to cater to the staffing needs of various markets, including Aviation, Logistics, and Vetting. With offices across the globe, they also aid clients in the following disciplines: Accounting, Engineering, Hospitality & Travel, Real Estate & Property, Sales & Account Management, and Transport & Logistics. The entity works nationwide and overseas, fulfilling the contract, permanent, and temporary appointments.
VHR deals with Technical and Engineering recruitment, handling fields like Aviation, Manufacturing and Energy. They complete permanent and contract jobs internationally, working in London, Manchester and six other areas overseas. Since they started in 2003, they have placed over 11,000 candidates into companies like Jordan Aircraft Maintenance Ltd, Soiltech and more. They have 50 awards.
Allyance are specialists in providing Aviation and Aerospace professionals to the public and private sectors. They cover various disciplines such as Engineering, Logistics, Operations Support, Technical Services, Supply Chain, and Project Management. Their office is located at the Bristol & Bath Science Park. Allyance is also certified by the Capita Contingent Labour One and Alexander Mann Public Sector Resourcing Frameworks.
Stansted Airport Employment and Skills Academy is a national talent sourcing company that places staff in a wide variety of roles at all levels. They also cater to various clients in the Aviation, Commercial, and Hospitality industries. With a team based in Stansted, they also offer training to selected candidates in partnership with Harlow College.
Aviation Personnel is a recruitment agency dealing in the Aviation, Driving and Care industries. They help job seekers into freelance, full-time, part-time, temporary and internship opportunities. Founded in 2003, the agency is contactable 24/7 and serves clients in the UK.
VHR deals with Technical and Engineering recruitment, handling fields like Aviation, Manufacturing and Energy. They complete permanent and contract jobs internationally, working in London, Manchester and six other areas overseas. Since they started in 2003, they have placed over 11,000 talents into Jordan Aircraft Maintenance Ltd, Soiltech and more. They have 50 awards including a Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade received in 2018.
Safe Hands Technical Recruitment is a niche agency that focuses on handling Aircraft Maintenance, Pilot, Instructor, Engineer, Designer, and Aviation Executive roles. They are equipped with an international network of clients and candidates, and they execute both contract and permanent placements. Their consultants offer 24/7 support. Safe Hands is based in Lancaster.
Established in 2006 and based in Cambridgeshire, Argo Aviation International offers temporary and permanent recruitment solutions to the Aviation, Defence, and Engineering industries globally. The firm works in tandem with major airlines and maintenance companies, providing them with professionals of all levels. The company has offices in the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Norway, Germany, Abu Dhabi, and Canada.
DirectorBank, founded in 1998, delivers recruitment solutions for the Financial Services market, covering areas such as Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrials and Technology, Media & Telecom. Through teams situated in Holborn, Leeds and Germany, they have placed over 2,000 job seekers into over 100 private equity firms. They were ranked as one of the top private equity recruitment agencies in Germany by WirtschaftsWoche.
Composites People Ltd is a specialist in the global advanced Materials and Manufacturing industries. With a team of consultants that has a combined recruitment experience of over 50 years, the agency offers permanent and interim roles to clients and candidates across the UK and overseas from their office in Guildford, Surrey.
Marcus Webb Associates started in 2015 and is headquartered in Fareham. They specialise in roles related to Product Development, which includes these key areas: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Design, Software & Control Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Functional Safety & Reliability Engineering. Additionally, they also support the fields of Project & Programme Management, Sales, Operations, and Manufacturing Systems.
Zenon Recruitment is a specialist Aviation employment agency. Based in Surrey, they globally recruit from Cabin Crew level to Pilots, along with Finance, Human Resource and Engineering staff, for airline companies.
V7 Recruitment provides global staffing solutions on a Full time, Contract and Permanent basis across six sectors: Aviation, Construction, Fire & Security, Trades & Labour, FMCG and Utilities.
KPI Rail & Infrastructure is a national talent-sourcing firm that deals exclusively with the Automotive, Logistics, Manufacturing, Public, Professional Services, and Rail industries. Based in Oldham, they source job seekers for various permanent roles, including Banksmen, PTS Operatives, Site Managers, and Trades. For over 15 years, leverage their expertise covering the Civils, Design, and Electrical divisions.
MTS Recruitment has been in operation for more than 20 years. They operate across the Construction and Building Services, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering, and Airport sectors, covering a wide range of functions including Design, Precision Engineering, Logistics, Groundworks, Electrical, Mechanical, and a whole lot more. They have an office located in Berks.
Syntech Recruitment has been assigning job seekers for various permanent and contract assignments for over 13 years. The company is a registered member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies. They work with employers in the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Engineering & Manufacturing, and Electronics sectors. Operating nationwide, they often hire staff for a wide range of roles, including Quality Inspector and Warehouse Operative.
Grace Fredericks Recruitment is an agency that supplies talent resources to the Life Science, Finance and Engineering markets. They provide temporary, contract, and permanent talents to clients and opportunities as well as CV assistance to candidates. The agency operates worldwide including in the UK, Europe, North America, and Asia. They typically recruit candidates such as Quality Engineers, Finance Managers, Epidemiologists, Accountants, and Design Engineers.
LemonTree Recruitment specialises in multi-disciplinary talent solutions for an extensive employer portfolio across the UK. They typically supply qualified candidates to various assignments from their Suffolk headquarters. With over 15 years of combined experience, the company also covers Aviation & Aerospace, Customs & Compliance, E-commerce, Freight Forwarding, Luxury Travel, Supply Chain & Retail, and Warehouse & Logistics sectors.
Line Up Aviation primarily works in the Aviation industry, nationwide and internationally. They advertise for roles such as Executive, Management, Pilots, Sales, Marketing, Engineering and Maintenance personnel. Their main office in Horsham is in close proximity to Gatwick Airport and they have branches in Italy and the USA. Line Up Aviation also recruits in Rail, Marine, Space and Defence, Executive Search, and IT.
Quest Technical is a recruitment firm founded in 2019 that focuses on recruiting for the sectors of Automotive & Aerospace, Petrochemical Oil & Gas, Motorsport & F1 Racing, Precision Engineering, Nuclear, and Defence across the UK and internationally. They have worked with companies like Eaton, Technic, Kautex, Jaguar, and Land Rover. Some key disciplines they recruit for include Design, Project Management, Survey, Quality, Maintenance, and more.
Logic 360 has offices in Warwick (main) and Colnbrook, Berkshire. They work in the Aviation, Automotive, Logistics and Warehousing sectors. They provide temporary and permanent staffing solutions to clients ranging from small businesses to large organisations nationwide and internationally. Logic 360 is part of the Assured Group of Companies, the biggest company within the Automotive sector in the UK.
Stride Portsmouth operates within the Infrastructure, Design, Engineering, and Construction sub-markets including Rail, Water & Utilities, Building Design, Construction, and Highways & Transportation. They started in 2015 and are accredited by the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS), and Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS). They are also a member of the REC and CIRAS.
Alchemy Shipping & Logistics is equipped with more than 25 years of experience executing talent placements across various industries such as Global Mobility, Shipping, Technology, Accounting & Finance, Logistics, Legal Immigration, Corporate Housing, HR, Relocation Services, Fine Arts & Gallery, and more. Based in Essex, their network spans over 50 countries including the UK, Australia, Hong Kong, and New York.
Technical Network is an Executive Network Group partner that provides professional manpower solutions to the Manufacturing and Technical markets. They have been operating since 1984. Powered by ENG's 3D Framework, Technical Network delivers permanent and interim recruitment solutions for positions such as Quality Technician, Maintenance Planner, Quality Auditor, Certification Manager, and MRP Controller.
Perfect Candidate has experience in meeting the staffing needs of a number of markets nationwide, such as Aerospace, Defence, Energy, Industrial, Motorsport, and Transportation. The privately-owned agency hires professionals for c-suite and executive assignments. They also cater to various fields, including Distribution & Manufacturing, Finance, Operations & Logistics, Procurement & Purchasing, and Sales & Business Development.
Premier People Recruitment offers Technical recruitment services for contract and permanent jobs to the Rail, Telecommunications, Mechanical, Electrical, Construction, Professional, Industrial, and Airport sectors. With their main office in Denham, they cater to clients across London and the South East. They are members of the REC, the Achilles TransQ Global, CIRAS, and the Builder's Profile. They are also RISQS-approved suppliers.
Time Interim places senior management and board level talent into businesses requiring contract and interim support. With consultants experienced in Engineering, HR, IT and more, they manage appointments in Energy, Defence, Infrastructure, Transport and Government. Their track record involves aiding an international infrastructure company seeking a specialist interim leader on short notice. They are based in Bourne End and were founded in 2003.
SSR Personnel is a London-based recruitment consultancy and executive search practice that operates within the Security, Risk, Fire, and Life Safety sectors. They have an excess of 35 years of experience in delivering board level appointments on a permanent, temporary, locum, interim, or contract basis. SSR Personnel has worked with UK and Global 500 companies. They are members of the REC and APSCo, and are Investors in People accredited.
SASTeam is a technical recruitment consultancy that supports permanent, contract, and temporary appointments across the Rail, Automotive, and Aerospace markets, and among other industry sectors. They specialise in a number of areas including Design & Development, Test, Systems Engineering, Component Engineering, Project Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production Engineering. SASTeam is located in London.
Danny Sullivan Group, based in Willesden, matches Civil Engineering, Rail and Transportation & Construction Labourers to establishments and projects across the UK. Some of these are the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon scheme, M4 Smart Motorway and High Speed 2. They were founded in 1986 and have since worked with companies like Skanska, Costain and Balfour Beatty, sending over 1,850 workers for roles like Operatives, Crane Controllers and Welders.
Peppermint Recruitment is an independent agency that supports companies within the Aerospace/Defence, Automotive, Electronics, Engineering, Manufacturing, and IT sectors by providing manpower solutions. They are available to meet or talk at a short notice, and they cover permanent vacancies. With over 20 years of recruitment experience, Peppermint works with clients, including OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.
Omega Resource Group hires for permanent, temporary, contract and interim vacancies in IT, Engineering, Manufacturing, Automotive and Aerospace & Defence in the UK and Portugal. They also have solutions for managed services for high quantity personnel and onsite support requirements, and executive search. They were launched in 1998 and have offices in Stonehouse, Leeds and Portugal.
Conventus Solutions works exclusively in the IT industry, focusing on Embedded Software and Engineering, Data Analytics and Information Security. With their office in Bristol, they deliver staffing solutions on a permanent, contract or interim basis. Conventus also works with clients and candidates in Air Traffic Management, Government and Defence, and NHS roles.
Novare is an executive search consultancy that operates within the Economic and Social Infrastructure sectors. They work with major project and asset owners, advisors, and investors across the Transportation, Energy, Power & Utilities, Defence, and Digital & Technology markets. They cover jobs within the whole life cycle across Funding & Financing, Capital Project Delivery, Dispute Resolution, and Asset Management. They are based in Cheshire.
Hernshead Recruitment is an agency based in Reading that supplies recruitment solutions to Technology and Engineering markets. The agency is partnered with the EDT and they provide permanent and contract placements for roles such as Technical Buyer, MP&L Planner, Vehicle Build Technician, and Mechanical Design Engineer.
McGinley Group started in 2010 and is situated in Watford. They were a Sunday Times Best Company to Work for 2020 and an FT Fastest Growing Company 2018. They work in the Aerospace, Construction, Education, Healthcare and Technology markets.
ion-tec Limited conducts talent acquisition solutions to an array of local employers in various industries across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Yorkshire. These include Aerospace, Automotive, Commercial, Fabrication, Intralogistics, Machining, Maintenance, Materials Handling, Mechanical Design, Oil & Gas, Projects, and Quality. The agency hires on a permanent and temporary basis for various roles and is recognised as Carbon Negative in 2021.
Established in 1997, The Source is a recruitment agency that helps software professionals looking for career opportunities. The agency specialises in HCM software including HR and Payroll, Employee Benefits, Workforce Management solutions, and other software sectors. They also offer CRM, Supply Chain, Retail, Financial and Service Management recruitment solutions. The company is based in Banbury.
Cottrell Moore covers recruitment, HR services, and training and development. With more than 30 years of industry experience, they utilise a competency-based approach for the recruitment and selection process. They also offer in-house employment law advice and career coaching. Cottrell Moor is employment law qualified, REC accredited, CIPD trained and a registered Saville and Holdsworth assessor. They are located in Ipswich, Suffolk.
McGinley Support Services has been an Infrastructure recruitment specialist for more than 40 years. They recruit contingent office and site workers, with trade, professional or technical competencies and qualifications, for contractors, subcontractors, asset managers, and consultants throughout the UK. They have several offices, including in Watford, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, and Rugby.
McCord Recruitment Services is a specialist Engineering staffing firm that offers permanent, temporary and graduate recruitment solutions across the UK. They offer free candidate replacements and a reimbursement structure for unsuccessful placements. The firm also provides resume and interview support for candidates. They've previously recruited for Technical Authors, Configuration Engineers, Estimators, Aircraft Fitters, and CNC Machinists.
Pacific International is an executive search agency with offices in the UK, Germany, and USA. They have delivered talent to 28% of Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies and they provide talent acquisition, assessment and selection, leadership succession, and female leaders and diversity strategy services. The agency offers services to a wide range of industries including Automotive, Consumer Goods, and Pharmaceuticals.
Technical Placements is an Engineering and Technical specialist recruitment agency. They were established in 2003 and work to make technical placements in fields such as Nuclear and Power Generation, Research and Development, Information Technology, Pharmaceutical, Logistics, and Health & Safety. The agency is a corporate member of the REC.
ESB Recruitment is a specialist agency established in 1998 that provides recruitment solutions in sectors like Automotive, Aviation, Construction, and FMCG. The agency is based in Nottingham and works on permanent and temporary vacancies for positions such as Civil Engineering Lab Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Technician, and CAD Draughtsperson.
ARC Support Ltd is a recruitment firm established in 2021 in Luton. They mainly satisfy permanent and contract personnel requirements in Aviation, Security Administration and IT, utilising their experience in sectors like Construction, Food & Beverages, Engineering, Financial Services and Technology fields like Data Science and Quality Assurance. They have amassed a client portfolio that includes Aelia Duty Free, Ted Baker and TRG Concession.
Vibe Recruit is a multi-sector recruitment firm for Administration, Healthcare, Logistics, Construction and more, serving South Wales and the South West. They have been recruiting candidates from trainees up to executive leaders for permanent, temporary and contract employment since 2018. Their office can be found in Cwmbran. They also have an ISO 9001 certification and a corporate membership from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.
Lawson Recruitment is a search and selection consultancy that provides recruitment solutions to a wide range of sectors such as Renewables, Technology, Not-for-profit, Health Care, and Education. The agency offers other services including combined assignments and advertising, and focuses on providing placements from middle to senior management. Founded by Simon O'Brien and Jon Lale, they also have over 40 years of recruitment experience.
First Recruitment Group is a global agency that provides services for Nuclear, Power, Oil & Gas, Aerospace & Defence, Construction, Rail, Water, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Commercial and Technology vacancies. They cover both contract and permanent roles. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Cheshire.
Acorn Recruitment is a multi-faceted consultancy established in 1992 for various areas including, but not limited to, Aerospace & Defence, Energy, and Life Sciences. With 600 branches worldwide, they have experience in supplying employees for permanent, temporary and contract jobs, in addition to confidential executive search services and international placements. In the UK, they have offices in Newport and nearly 20 other locations.
Links Recruitment is an independent firm that offers solutions to a wide variety of diverse sectors including Aviation, Driving & Transport, Freight & Logistics, Manufacturing, Office & Professional, and Warehouse. They provide permanent, contract, temporary and outsourced recruitment services and have previously recruited candidates such as Level D Van Drivers, Class 1 Drivers, Accountants, Recruitment Consultants, and Warehouse Operatives.
Work Wales is a recruitment organisation founded in 2008. They cover Finance & Accounting, Commercial, Office & Admin, Sales & Marketing, Construction, Engineering, Oil & Gas, IT Support, Industrial, Warehouse, Manufacturing, Transport, Logistics, Aerospace, Automation, and more.
iPlace is a provider of talent management solutions to an array of markets nationwide and globally. These include Automotive, Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing & Creative, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, and Sales. For over 16 years, the firm has been assigning personnel to a plethora of positions at all levels. They were recognised as a Great Place to Work in 2019 and affiliated with the American Staffing Association.
The expertise of Aeropeople lies in the Aerospace, Aviation, Engineering, Motorsport, Automotive, and Defence industries. They recruit locally and internationally for jobs such as B2 Licensed Engineer, Aircraft Fitter, Software Tester, Avionic Technician, Wheels & Brakes Technicians, Product Safety Engineer, and IT Infrastructure & Network Engineer. They were established in 2001.
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