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.
Highly Competitive rates for new clients. HRSS is a trusted recruitment specialist with one simple aim: to find the right talent with the right skills, personality and ambition for our valued clients. We deliver competitive staffing solutions to UK businesses and cover multiple business sectors.
140 New Road, Aston Fields, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2LE
Do you need help finding top talent? Platinum Recruitment are a local agency specialising in the Aviation industry. Our recruiters are specialists within their fields, so have first-hand knowledge of the industry and are able to find the very best talent for your business. We recruit permanent vacancies, as well as supporting with temporary staffing. Enquire now to speak to one of our specialist team.
Suite 4, 1st Floor, Ocean 80, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8AQ
MPI Limited satisfies an array of industry segments across the UK and abroad by assigning personnel to permanent and contract assignments. They specialise in meeting the staffing requirements of various markets, including Aircraft Fuel tank Repair, Automotive, Aviation, Defence, Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing & Engineering, and Rail. They have been operating since 1962.
The Chase, Foxholes Business Park, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7NN
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
Chiltern Park Recruitment Ltd handles assignments for the Engineering and Technical sectors. With their office in Tring, Hertfordshire, they work with clients ranging from multinational companies to top design consultancies across the UK. The agency seeks openings for graduates and recruits for roles at all levels.
77 - 81 High Street, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 4AB
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.
Unit 2, 89 Manor Farm Road, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 1BA
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
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.
C/O Faststream Recruitment Ltd, 5 Town Quay, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2AQ
Benedetto is a recruitment provider of specialised staffing solutions to an extensive client portfolio nationwide and globally. For over eight years, they have been covering a broad range of industries, such as Construction, IT & Telecommunications, Life Sciences, Maritime, Oil & Gas, and Renewable Energy. The agency also delivers consultancy services to various employers and often hires staff for permanent, contract, and temporary appointments.
Ground Floor 253, Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N1 1LX
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
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
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
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.
Hill Park Court, Springfield Drive, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7NL
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
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
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.
Norwood House, Norwood, Beverley, North Humberside, HU17 9ET
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
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.
5 Faraday Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1EA
Opus Recruitment Services delivers recruitment solutions in IT, Technology, Finance and Engineering, putting forward permanent and contract technical and executive candidates. Launched in 2008, they have assisted clients like Sony, Toyota and Burberry, and have received over 20 accolades including a Best Recruitment Company to Work For award from Recruitment International. They have seven offices around the globe and a head office in Bristol.
5th Floor, Becket House, 36 Old Jewry, City of London, London, EC2R 8DD
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
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
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.
25 Barnes Wallis Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5TT
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
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.
Unit 2, Polygon Business Centre, Blackthorne Road, Colnbrook, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 0QT
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
Recruiting for a wide variety of permanent, contract, and temporary assignments, nGenium focuses on supplying personnel to a broad range of industries nationwide and globally. They cater to the following sectors from their Austin and Birmingham offices: Electronics, Mechanical, Medical, and Software. Founded in 2019, they also cover various disciplines, such as Connected Devices/IoT, Consumer Electronics, Defence and Military, and Semiconductor.
55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2AA
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.
Unit 9 Foundry Court, Foundry Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5PY
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
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.
8 The First Floor The Courtyard Furlong Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5AU
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
The Ferryfield Group is a specialist risk recruitment agency that also provides consultancy, training, and software advisory services to its clients. The agency specialises in the industries of Enterprise Risk Management, Project/Portfolio Risk Analysis, Quantitative Risk Analysis, and Model Risk Auditing. They recruit for all types of positions, and of all levels, including VP of Risk, Risk Manager, and Risk Analyst.
71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
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
Entech Technical Solutions provides staffing solutions to numerous industries requiring Engineering support and solutions. They recruit from their offices in Hemel Hempstead, Canada, and London for organisations in the Automotive, Aerospace & Defence, Building Services & Construction, Energy, and Rail sectors.
111 Marlowes, Hamilton House, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1BB
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
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
Opera Holdings, launched in 1992, is a recruitment group with 10 companies forming a network that extends throughout the UK. For Nursing recruitment, they cover Wales and South West of England, and are an approved supplier under the All Wales Agency Framework. For Freight recruitment, they cover jobs abroad as well. They also hire for Office, Industrial, Driving, Trades, Nursery, Technical and Graduate roles. Their headquarters is in Gloucester.
15 Wheatstone Court, Davy Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 2AQ
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
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
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
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.
3 Berrington Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1NB
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.
Datum House, Bonds Mill, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3RF
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.
St Brandons House, 27-29 Great George Street, Bristol, Avon, BS1 5QT
Staff Finders offers temporary or permanent placements to businesses of all sizes within Hull and Lincolnshire. With more than 25 years of recruitment experience, they assist candidates and employers in the following fields: Agriculture & Horticulture, Automotive, Administration, Engineering, Food Production, Health & Social Care, Logistics, and Manufacturing. They are members of ALP and GLAA, and a Stronger Together Business Partner.
The Old School House, 43 Baker Street, Hull, North Humberside, HU2 8HP
Pretium Resourcing is a trusted temporary workforce supplier for the Facilities, Construction, Aviation, Hospitality, Energy, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Rail sectors throughout the UK and Ireland. Their headquarters is situated in London.
3 Lloyds Avenue, City of London, London, EC3N 3DS
The Dove Partnership delivers personnel to the Accounts, Property, HR, IT, Logistics, and Marketing Industries. The company is based in Hertfordshire, was established in 2003, and has also been recruiting candidates for the Commercial and Industrial sectors. Some roles they recruit for include Facilities Support Operative, Junior Construction Admin, and Accounts Admin Assistant.
Millars Three, Southmill Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3DH
Bluestream Recruitment is a multi-sector supplier of candidates to an array of temporary, permanent, and contract positions across the UK and Europe. Founded in 2009, the firm is a registered member of the REC. They cater to a wide range of sectors, including Administration, Customer Service, Engineering, IT, Multilingual, Sales & Marketing, Space, Satellite Communications & Energy.
Harwell Innovation Centre 173 Curie Avenue, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QG
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
ABA Executive performs multi-sector executive search in the UK and overseas, in addition to conducting succession planning and research projects. Since they opened their doors in 2003, led by their director who has 26 years of experience, they have completed over 1,000 recruitment projects across over 40 countries in Europe, Asia and North America. They have worked with over 330 companies, such as Associated British Foods, Capgemini, Twinings and Vivergo Fuels.
19 Gloucester Road, Ross-on-wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5LQ
Ernest Gordon Recruitment is based in Bristol that offers staffing solutions in sectors such as Automotive, Aviation, Construction, Design, and Logistics. They operate throughout the UK and offer permanent, temporary and contract vacancies for roles such as Graduate Estimator, AIT Engineer, IT Manager, and more.
1st Floor, 2 - 4 Park Street, Bristol, Avon, BS1 2NT
Pertemps is a recruitment consultancy that supplies permanent, contract and temporary staffing solutions to a wide variety of sectors. The firm is a part of the Pertemps Network Group, which has over 250 branches and offices serving the whole of the UK. The agency has an e-service called PAWS that allows clients to order staff using an electronic catalogue. Pertemps offers a 24/7 service.
Suite 2A, Tower House High Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1SQ
Working out of Peterborough, Recruit Mint recruits for industrial, technical, commercial, and education jobs. They work with employers in Huntingdon, Ely and the surrounding area.
5 High Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3TE
Specialists with construction Haulage and warehousing Job Switch specialist recruiters work across the sector, supplying permanent and temporary solutions for your organisation. We can recruit for all positions and experience levels within the market including site/project managers, HGV Drivers, engineers, quantity surveyors, design managers and skilled trades.
6 Central House, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3PT
Adecco provides support to candidates and employers on a temporary, permanent or contract basis; they recruit for a multitude of roles across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Office 19, Basepoint Business Centre, Industrial Estate, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3FG