Aerospace Recruiters

Our Approach to Aerospace Executive Search

Our executive search firm understands that each search possesses its own unique goals and requirements. Before we start looking for talents, our team works to better understand our client’s hiring needs, their business goals, and the work culture within their organization. These insights allow us to tailor our search strategy, which will inform the entire process and ensure our candidate selection is top-notch.

With a search strategy in place, our recruiters begin mapping the market for the top candidates using a combination of traditional and modern outreach methods to maximize efficiency and speed up time-to-hire. A core tenet of our candidate selection process is our commitment to diversity and inclusion, meaning we treat every applicant with the professionalism and respect they deserve and do not discriminate against any candidate’s gender, age, or ethnicity.

To find the perfect match within the pool of talent we have selected, we conduct a rigorous assessment of each candidate. This involves extensive background and reference checks, behavioral and personality assessments, and skill tests. We can also process social reviews and police checks where necessary.

Our evaluations culminate in a list of pre-screened candidates that we submit to our client’s hiring manager for final interviews. This reduces the possibility of hiring the wrong professional, which can be a costly mistake at the C-suite or senior level of employment. While the final decision on who to hire rests with our client, our recruiters remain available to assist with onboarding and negotiations.

Behind Our Recruitment Process

While our current recruitment approach contributes to positive client outcomes, our previous one was less successful. This was largely because it was a one-size-fits-all method that failed to recognize the unique challenges and nuances of recruiting for a certain industry or organization, which resulted in us placing candidates without considering their leadership style and cultural fit.

This led to some failed placements, including one for an important client where the candidate did not integrate successfully into the existing workforce. This made us realize that we needed to reevaluate our hiring technique.

From there, we invested in a more customer-oriented approach that considers the unique needs of every company and its respective industry. This allowed us to establish our long-standing reputation for quality and reliability, with an impressive history of successful placements. Today, we are recognized as a global leader in executive search and recruitment, and companies worldwide count on our innovative talent acquisition services to fill their key roles.

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Some Areas We Specialize In

At Keller, our recruiters are equipped with exceptional qualifications that set us apart from other recruitment agencies, including Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) and Certified Employee Retention Specialist (CERS) certifications.

Additionally, our recruiters come from diverse academic backgrounds in the aerospace and defense sector, such as Aerospace Engineering and Aviation Management. This provides us with deep theoretical knowledge of the industry that complements our first-hand experience in placing talent at leading companies.

Our team’s industry-specific insights and experience allow us to offer talent solutions to a wide range of small, medium, large, and Fortune 500 aerospace companies. We serve clients globally, and we generally support the following sectors within the industry, though our scope is not limited to these alone:

• Civil Aviation
• Military Aviation
• Space Exploration
• Space Tourism
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO)
• Systems and Components
• Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
• Regulatory and Oversight Bodies
• Training and Simulation
• Aerospace Software and IT Solutions
• Drones and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
• Aerospace Defense Systems

Examples of Roles We Recruit For in the Aerospace Industry

At Keller, our executive search model is built around an in-depth analysis of market demands, continuous mapping of active and passive talent, and a search process that puts candidate quality and cultural alignment first. Drawing on decades of combined experience as aerospace and defense recruiters, many of whom started their careers in the aerospace and defense industry themselves, we understand the challenges faced by companies in the advanced manufacturing, avionics, MRO, systems integration, and space operations sectors. Our industry expertise, paired with our extensive network, allows us to present a diverse range of aerospace and defense talent without limiting our reach to a predefined set of job titles.

Rather than relying on a transaction “check-the-box” approach to aerospace recruiting, we actively seek out transformational leaders wherever they sit in the global talent pool. Our consultants combine proprietary market intelligence, structured competency interviews, and psychometric assessment to benchmark every candidate against your business strategy, company culture, and growth objectives. This approach allows us to secure the professionals you need to drive critical results, whether you require a board-ready strategist who can secure multi-year defense contracts or a plant leader who can oversee transformations across multiple sites.

Because no two job openings are identical, we never present the same slate twice. Each engagement begins with an in-depth understanding of the role’s technical scope and challenges, followed by an outreach to highly qualified candidates. Throughout the process, we keep stakeholders informed through transparent milestone reporting, ensuring our alignment on timeline and diversity goals.

Why Choose Keller as your Aerospace Recruitment Partner?

When you partner with Keller, you work closely with a team of professional recruiters who have extensive knowledge of the aerospace industry and the ability to distinguish merely “good” candidates from exceptional ones. Thus, you can rest assured that you are getting the best candidate possible for your organization’s vision, values, and culture.

We also follow ethical practices that have your company’s best interests at heart, such as adhering to strict non-disclosure agreements and off-limits policies. Additionally, we communicate regular updates to you, so you are never left guessing about the progress of your search. This gives you the freedom to voice any concerns you might have at any stage during the process and allows us to resolve them before they become major problems that can affect the outcome of the search.

Finally, we invest heavily in continuous learning and staying updated with the latest developments and trends in the field. This includes attending conferences, participating in workshops, and engaging with leading aerospace professionals. This, combined with our dedication to sourcing candidates who have the capacity to thrive in leadership roles and bring about organizational change, helps us foster lasting relationships with clients.

Our Promise – The Right Hire

At Keller, we place great importance on ensuring our clients’ and candidates’ safety. Our team will never reveal any sensitive or potentially damaging information about you or your company before, during, or after the search. We employ stringent data protection and privacy practices, including secure storage and limiting access to information.

While we are dedicated to finding the very best executive for your business, we acknowledge that not even our meticulous approach is completely flawless. As such, we offer a 210-day replacement program where we commit to replacing any candidate who fails to meet expectations or leaves your company within the first seven months of hiring at no additional cost to you.

Keller is committed to assisting you with your executive search needs and making the process as easy as possible. Find out how we can help boost your business and impact your bottom line by connecting with our consultants today!