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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Kemp House, 152 City Road, London, Greater London, EC1V 2NX
Tech Connect Group is a recruitment, networking, and investment company specialising in the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology Sectors. They also operate and recruit mainly for the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, and Motorsport markets. Although the agency was only founded in 2020, the owners have a combined 30 years of experience in the field.
The Gantry, Curdridge, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2BN
A multi-sector supplier of staffing solutions nationwide and globally, Micro IT Global covers Aerospace, IT & Digital, and Space & Satellite markets. They hire talent for permanent and contract placements, such as Administrators, IT Architects, IT Support Technicians, Radio Navigation Engineers, and Software Developers. With a team based in Sussex, they provide staffing support to start-ups, and clients in the FTSE 100s.
The Cottage, Trafalgar St, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4FQ
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.
7 Vale Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1DJ
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.
275 Deansgate, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 4EL
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.
Coniscliffe House Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7EE
One Resourcing Ltd caters to national employers in the Airport and Aviation sectors by supplying qualified job seekers with an array of appointments. Their Crawley branch primarily fulfils temporary and permanent placements, including Airport Security Officer, Concierge, Operations Controller, Ramp Agent, Senior Cabin Crew, and Turnaround Manager.
One Resourcing House 7 Gleneagles Court Brighton Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6AD
P1 Services delivers staffing solutions to the Aviation and Construction verticals. Serving clients nationwide and globally, the agency sources staff on a contract, temporary, and permanent basis. They have also been working closely with the Aircraft Maintenance, Building Envelope, Civils, Commercial, Education, Groundworks, Healthcare, High Rise Residential, and Refurbishment fields since its establishment in 2016.
St Agnes House Cresswell Park, Blackheath, London, SE3 9RD
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.
33 Hercules Way, Farnborough Aerospace Centre, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6UU
Arion Recruitment has been in the industry for over 18 years. They are based in London and cater to businesses throughout Europe as a specialist provider of IT and Engineering recruitment solutions. They support permanent and contract needs, as well as executive search and selection.
5 Morie Street, Wandsworth, London, SW18 1SL
Norman Broadbent Group Plc is a staff recruitment agency founded in 1982 and based in London. They provide interrelated talent acquisition & advisory services and offer a bespoke mix of progressive search, interim management, research & insight, assessment & development solutions. Some areas the company specialises in include the Industrial, TMT, Consumer, Life Sciences, and Financial Services sectors.
Ground Floor 19 Rubislaw Terrace, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB10 1XE
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.
B045, Enterprise House, Stansted Airport, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW
Connexus Global is a Value Chain recruitment specialist covering the following functions: Commodity Trading, Sourcing & Procurement, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Technology Transformation, and Supply Chain & Logistics. They work in various industry sectors including F&B, Agriculture, Packaging, Consumer Goods, Chemicals, and more. They have offices across London, Singapore, Bangkok, Vancouver, and Perth.
22 Upper Ground, Floor 5 - 503, London, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9PD
Hudson Shribman are market experts that have been staffing the Engineering & Manufacturing, Science, Aerospace, Automotive, Marine, and Technology & Electronics sectors since 1977. Operating across the UK, Europe, and the US, they work with a diverse range of clients, from FTSE50 companies to tech start-ups in the private and public sectors. Headquartered in Hampshire, they fill freelance, full-time, internship, part-time, and temporary roles.
The Hub, Fowler Avenue, Farnborough Business Park, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7JF
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.
37-39 Bermondsey Wall West, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 4RN
Orion Electrotech Ltd, based in Aylesbury, helps satisfy recruitment needs in Engineering, Manufacturing, Utilities and Construction. They have been finding employees for permanent and contract jobs since 1996. They have a number of accolades, such as an accreditation from the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme. They are also a part of TechnoPro, an Asia-based Technology & Engineering recruitment firm.
9 Bell Business Park, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 8JR
Bristol-based SRA Engineering Consultants primarily supports UK's Engineering markets with its permanent and contract workforce demand. Their remit covers Engineering roles across the Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Medical, Electronics, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Food, and FMCG industries. Some of the roles they handle are Design Engineer, Quality Engineer, Inspector & Manager, CNC Setter, Operator, and Programmer.
St. Brandon's House, 29 Great George St, Bristol, Avon, BS1 5QT
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.
56 Princess Street, Manchester, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 6HS
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.
26 Herschel Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 1PA
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.
358 Manchester Road, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 7PG
Founded in 2018, Lupos Global is a leading technical recruitment consultancy that helps applicants find jobs in the Aerospace, Aviation, and Engineering industries throughout the world. They assist aviation firms in attracting, retaining, and growing their value, ranging from small independent companies to industry-leading brands.
342 Regents Park Road Regents Park, Finchley, London, N3 2LJ
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.
32 London Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2AB
The Recruitment Manager Ltd is an HR consultancy and Engineering recruiter that finds skilled and qualified technical personnel for the Engineering and Manufacturing sectors covering the Defence, Marine, Aerospace, Automotive and Motorsport sectors in the UK. They also recruit Management talent for the Commercial, Financial, Human Resource, and Sales & Marketing sectors. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Birmingham.
Cranhills Farm, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7DX
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.
Unit 78 Claydon Business Park, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0NL
The Composite Engineer is a niche Composite Engineering recruitment firm composed of consultants who have Engineering backgrounds. With an office in Southampton, they have a global network that extends across the UK, Europe and USA and a database containing over 19,000 candidates. They have been satisfying permanent and contract jobs in ventures in Marine, Renewable Energy and more since 2018.
3 College place, First Floor, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2FF
Pioneer Selection is a global recruitment specialist that focuses on the Technical & Engineering sectors. The agency has a 100% guarantee on all hires and offers managed services, retained search, and contingency recruitment services to clients. They place permanent and contract personnel for roles such as Process Engineer, Canning Line Operator, Engineering Supervisor, Customer Support Advisor, and Multi Skilled Engineer.
First Floor - Unit 5 Hertsmere Industrial Park, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1WS
Menfor Group is a Construction contractors and labour solutions agency that operates within sectors such as Aviation, Highways, Nuclear, Railway, and Utilities. The agency is a Constructionline gold member and they provide in-house training and apprenticeship programmes. They typically recruit for roles like Concreter, Skilled Labourer, Cleaner, Dumper Driver, Advanced Scaffolder, and more. Menfor Group has more than 25 years of experience in the industry.
81 Farringdon Street, City of London, London, EC4A 4BL
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.
Goodwood House, Blackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2PX
Momentum Executive Solutions is a recruitment consultancy that serves the Automotive, Transportation, and Energy & Renewables industries, covering various areas such as Whole Vehicle, Body Interiors & Exteriors, Powertrain & Driveline, Rail, Aerospace, Defence, Wind, Recycling, and more. They specialise in senior and executive level placements within blue chip organisations across Europe.
1-3 College Yard, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2LB
Staffing Match temporary and permanent workers to the Industrial, Driving, Office & Administration, and Hospitality & Catering industries across the UK and Europe. As a Civil Aviation Authorities-audited (CAA) agency, they also supply skilled staff to the Aviation industry for Air Cargo, Inflight Services, and Facility Support. Established in 2014, Staffing Match is headquartered in Middlesex with 11 branches UK-wide.
Bradleys Business Centre, 1st floor, Central Way, North Feltham Trading Estate, Feltham, Middlesex, TW14 0XQ
Aviation Recruitment Network specialises in supplying temporary and permanent roles within the Aviation, Retail and Hospitality, Industrial and Commercial sectors. The agency was founded in 2001 and has offices in East Midlands, Heathrow and Stansted. Typical positions they recruit for include Warehouse Operative, Office Administrator, Parcel Sorter, Postal Worker and FLT Driver.
The Hollies, Poyle Road, Colnbrook, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 0AA
Premier Work Support is a diversity & inclusion committed agency that matches people to companies by supplying temporary and permanent candidates to the Aviation, Catering, Commercial, Driving, and Industrial industries. The agency is accredited by Cyber Essentials, the REC, and Crown Commercial Service. They have 13 offices across the UK including in Basildon, Chatham, Dartford, and Heathrow. They also assist candidates with interview preparations.
First Floor, 284 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4BP
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.
Eternity House 2124 Hickman Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 9JG
Rotech Global is an executive search agency that performs contingent and retained searches. They work with clients that are looking to fill mid to senior-level industrial roles. They've worked with many companies, like SKF, SPX, Sulzer, Rexroth, Eriks, Gould Pumps, and AVT. They operate across a variety of sectors including Medical Devices, Aerospace & Defence, Pharmaceutical, and more.
25-27 Otley Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 3AA
Bolt Staffing Solutions has been working across numerous markets including, but not limited to, Customer Service, Sales, Help Desk, Office Support, Clerical, Call Centre, Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance Tech and Warehouse & Distribution since 2021. Partnering with public and private organisations of all sizes, they work on permanent, temporary and contract qualified, professional and skilled staffing needs. They are located in Wigton.
20 New Street, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9AL
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.
Jesters Barn, Shutford Road, North Newington, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 6AN
Inter-Consulting Europe is a privately-owned firm with teams based in the UK, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Austria, Germany, Holland, Australia, and China. With over 15 years of experience, they are experts in supplying permanent full-time, permanent-part time, and temporary staff to national and global industries. Headquartered in London, they work for the Automotive, Aerospace, IT & Telecoms, and Civil & Rail sectors.
First Floor, 239 High Street, Kensington, London, W8 6SN
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.
Unit 6 Beech Court, Wokingham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 0RQ
Ceema Recruitment caters to the Aerospace, Transport, Defence, Pharmaceutical, Renewable Energy, Automotive and Science sectors. Established in 1981, the agency deals with clients and candidates across the UK and internationally from their office in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.
4 The Omega Centre, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8QB
Established in 2015, LRL is a recruitment company based in Wigan that provides contract and permanent staffing solutions to several sectors including Aerospace, Construction, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, and Civil Engineering. Some roles they fill include Labourer, Administrator, FLT Operator, Plumber, Quantity Surveyor, Electrician, and Site Supervisor.
Linkit Place Greenbank Estate Atherton Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4SN
Holt Executive Recruitment Ltd specialises in placing professionals in various permanent and contract roles nationwide. From their offices in Bournemouth, they help fill vacancies in the Space & Satellite, Aerospace & Aviation, Defence & Government, Telecom & IT Services, and Maritime sectors.
First Floor, 8-10 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3NA
GH Resourcing is an expert in aiding clients in various industries across the Republic of Ireland and the UK. They hire staff for permanent and temporary roles in the Accountancy, Administration, Engineering, Industrial, Information Technology, Human Resource, and Hospitality sectors. They typically provide staffing solutions for positions such as Quality Inspector, Accountant, Production Worker, and MIG Welder.
36 Portland Road, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, KA1 2DL
Urban Selection Ltd performs employer and employee solutions services recruitment across the Aviation, Air Freight, Retail, Industrial, Facilities Management, Driving, Civil Services, Car Dealership, Office Admin and IT industries. They complete permanent and temporary roles from their location in Hayes.
The Winning Box 27-37 station Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 4DX
Arden White is a recruitment business founded by a family of Engineers that provides Engineering and Technical recruitment solutions to different clients. The agency offers a range of services like retained searches, single/large scale support, sole supplier, and master vendor solutions. They specialise in recruiting for the Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace, Rail, Defence, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. The company was founded in 2018.
9 Nimrod Way, Ferndown, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7WH
Total Contract Recruitment Limited, based in Manchester, delivers multi-industry staffing solutions for an array of employers across the UK. Their expertise caters to the Aerospace, Civils, and Construction markets and commonly provides qualified candidates for various appointments at all levels and white-collared vacancies. These include Electricians, Groundworkers, Plumbers, Quantity Surveyors, Site Foreman, Tractor Drivers, and Welders.
No.1 Spinningfields, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 3JE
Gregory Martin International, established in 1983, delivers recruitment solutions for multiple verticals including, but not limited to, Accounting, Administration, Construction, Education, Engineering, IT, Real Estate & Property and Transport & Logistics. Based in Fleet, they work with employers and prospective employees alike for positions from entry-level up to senior level.
Centaur House Ancells Business Park Ancells Road, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UJ
Employment Solutions focuses on supplying candidates in sectors such as Automotive, Aviation, Defence, Engineering, Energy, and Digital. Established in 2001, the agency is based in Bury, and is an APSCo member. Some job roles they have previously advertised for include Senior Project Engineer, CNC Millers, Welders & Fabrication Fitters, Press Section Technical Supervisor, and Sheet Metal Worker.
Unit 4, The Old Courthouse Tenterden Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0AL
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.
Parry House, Birchwood Boulevard, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7QU
Candour Talent covers a diverse range of industries. Situated in Ebbw Vale and Blackwood, the agency delivers temporary, contract and permanent staffing solutions to local clients.
Access 465, Rassau, Ebbw Vale, Ebbw Vale, Gwent, NP23 5SD
PDR Group is a national market recruiter that delivers staffing services to an extensive client portfolio in the Commercial and Industrial sectors. They cover a broad range of industries, including Administration, Aviation, Charity, Construction, Engineering, HR, IT, Legal, Logistics, Marketing, Operations, Sales, Technology, and Warehouse. The agency has been filling various permanent, temporary, and contract appointments for over 12 years.
First Floor 33 Mount Pleasant Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1PN
4exMilitary is a recruiting consultancy geared at ex-military personnel and firms looking to hire ex-military personnel. The organisation, which was founded in 2001, provides roles for different sectors such as Logistics & Supply Chain, Catering & Life Support Services, Military & Defence Support Services, Aviation & Aerospace, Engineering & Construction, and more. 4exMilitary is based in Southampton.
Suite 43, First Floor Royal Mail House, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3FD
One Consulting recruits Business, Engineering and Technical professionals. They open for permanent, fixed-term and interim positions, as well as executive leadership. Situated in Newport, they partner with a variety of sectors including Government Office, and highly regulated ones like Naval Defence and Oil & Gas.
Merlin House, Langstone Business Park, Newport, Gwent, NP18 2HJ