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Searching for a new job can be a long and stressful process. Although we all know roughly what should be done when looking for our next aviation job, emotions and external issues can get the better of us, which can make the entire process rather frantic.

This is our largest job hunting resource to date. We wanted to give jobseekers a comprehensive job-search guide that will help to ease the lengthy process of finding a new job, by explaining every step.

So, if you’re looking to make your job search more targeted, efficient and rewarding, read on - and good luck on your job hunt!

The careers advice section of our blog was set up in 2018 to deliver valuable advice to jobseekers about their job search. Now, a year later, and seeing what an impact it has had on our visitors, we have brought together an all-inclusive guide surrounding the different steps of your job search - a resource that we think will really help your job search to fly. So read it, take in the information, and then go and get your dream aviation job!

Good luck!

Ian PartingtonCEO of Aviation Job Search

Welcome to the Ultimate Job Hunting Guide


What can I find in this guide?

Before you take off .................. 4

Preparing for job interviews..... 23

Searching for jobs ................... 14

After the interview.................... 49

Finding the perfect match ........10

Attending job interviews ...........44

Applying for jobs ..................... 18

Getting a job offer.................... 53


1. Before you take off…There are a few things you’ll need to organise before you dive straight in to

your job search. These points will probably be the most time consuming, but done correctly, they can open up an array of opportunities you might

not have been granted if you hadn’t taken the time to perfect.

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A cover letter accompanies your CV when you submit a job application. The

letter is designed to act as a short introduction to your skillset, and should

do its utmost to encourage an employer to consider your CV. It should be

professional, yet grab the attention of the recruiter who will likely receive

many applications for the same position.

It is important to note that your cover letter should not simply be a copy of

your CV in a longhand format. You should write a new cover letter for each

job you apply for, tailored to the company and their advertised vacancy.

Many people have a generic cover letter, which they will then use to copy

and tailor to each job application. It should compliment any points made on

your tailored CV.

Unless otherwise stated in the job description, include a cover letter

in every job application.

Update your cover letter


How to structure your cover letter

Your cover letter should be formatted in a professional manner. The key to

writing an effective cover letter is to be concise. Include your own address,

usually in the top right-hand corner and use the contact’s full name. We

recommend that you set out your cover letter using our points below the

following in each paragraph:

Introduction

Your opening statement should include why you’re writing it. Start by stating

which role you are applying for and where you saw it advertised. Then you can

begin to expand from your job winning CV.

Showcase skills and experienceYour second paragraph should be a strong personal statement which

highlights your most impressive experience or skills. Use the job description

as a guide as you write this - explain how these skills would make you an

asset to the company. You have to make it perfectly obvious why you think

you are the right person for the job from the very start.

Demonstrate your interest in the industryShow your enthusiasm for the company and what they do. Make sure you’ve

done your research and can demonstrate a genuine interest in the industry.

Perhaps the company is currently working on a project that you’re keen to

hear more about? Show your interest for this - remember to express how

you can help them achieve their goals. Recruiters will be on the lookout for

candidates who are likely to stay with the company for the long haul, so you

should make light of why it appears to be a company you can settle at.

Sign offYour closing statement is positive and confident. Use this to reiterate how

interested you are in the role and how you look forward to discussing it

further with them. Sign your letter off with ‘yours sincerely’ and your full

name.

How many words should a cover letter be?

As a general rule, a cover letter shouldn’t be longer than one side of A4. For a

correctly formatted letter including an address, you should have around 300-

350 words to play with. Use a clear font - it should be around 12pt.

How to address a cover letter without contact details

If there is no contact name on the job description, you have a couple of

options. You can do a bit of extra research and see if the hiring manager is

listed on the company website. You could even give the company a call if

they’ve provided a contact number.

Still no luck? Then there are a couple of general greetings that you can use

for your letter:

• Dear Hiring Manager

• Dear Sir/Madam

• To Whom It May Concern


Hiring managers receive an average of 24 applications for higher skilled

jobs that they post on Aviation Job Search, so their time may be limited

when reading through yours. If it doesn’t stand out to them, then it’s likely

going in the rejection pile.

When you are applying for jobs, the easiest process is to create one generic

template for you to send to multiple aviation recruiters. Doing this will likely

add a significant delay to your job search. Because a ‘one size fits all CV’ is

not what recruiters are looking for.

Recruiters are searching for candidates who fit the bill. So they’ll be

looking for specific keywords, experience, characteristics and skillset.

Which is why you should always make the effort to tailor your CV to

each role.

A generic CV when applying for a specific role tells a recruiter nothing…

except that you have been too lazy to adapt your application. So before you

start sending out the one and only CV you created, read the following tips

on how to adapt your generic CV to more specific roles.

Update your CV


Every job is unique – each CV should be too

Even roles with the same job title can be very different in practice. Anyone

who has stayed in the same type of role between organisations will tell you

that experience and responsibilities will vary.

Regardless of what you’ve done before, focus your CV towards the role you

apply for so you can better appeal to the recruiter.

Make a strong personal statement

A strong personal statement will catch a recruiter’s eye imminently. Whether

it’s the amount of flight hours you’ve gained, 20 years experience as a pilot,

or ample amounts of qualifications as an aircraft engineer - pitch it in your

statement.

Generic CVs won’t get picked up

Job board systems work by analysing CVs against individual role

specifications. There is no algorithm for specific roles e.g aerodynamics

engineer, that will sift through every CV evenly against every job title. They

simply can’t assess generic CVs, so you’re best bet is to tailor yours as much

as you can.

Your first CV is just the beginning

Writing for a specific application, for example an Avionics Engineer, is a great

start. But you have to be consistent, and continue this approach with every

job application - not just one or two.

The amount of tailoring you need will of course vary per application – it could

be between 5% to 10% for similar roles or you may need to rewrite 80% or

more if you are applying for a separate role that requires different experience.

More specific applications = better success rate for securing interviews

Finishing one version of your CV and sending it multiple times will likely cause

frustration when you count the number of applications made in comparison

to responses/interview invites. Be patient and take the time to tailor your CV,

and in turn, you should see a rise in interview requests. Yes, it takes much

more effort - but you have to consider just how badly you want each job you

apply for, and ask yourself if you are willing to put in the work for it.


According to a 2018 CareerBuilder survey, 70% of employers use social

media to screen candidates during the hiring process. Tidying up your

online presence is essential before you start your job search. Once your

professional and personal profiles are polished, you can also use them

to network with like-minded aviation professionals, and speak to more

recruiters about jobs.

Update social media


2. Finding the perfect match


There are so many jobs out there that you could do, but are you looking

for something in particular? If so, don’t settle for applying for roles

autonomously. Really think about what you are looking for in your next

career step, and shortlist jobs according to your list of preferred roles/

locations/working hours/industry.

For example, is there much demand for Aircraft Engineers in your local

area? Do you prefer to be close to home or are you happy to travel for a job

you love? If so, how far are you willing to travel? Is 10 miles your limit? The

more flexible you are, the more opportunities that are available to you.

Maybe you’ve had experience in a Customer Services role before, but

there were certain aspects of it that you didn’t enjoy, so now you’re looking

for something slightly different, like a Cabin Crew position, perhaps?

List the skills you have/tasks you enjoy working on and find a role with

transferable skills in mind.

Maybe you have a job local to you, but it requires you to work until the late

hours of the evening - but another job just 5 miles more away closes shop

at 5.00pm? Decide what is most important to you with regards to working

hours e.g. do you have family/personal commitments?

Whatever your preferences are, don’t just jump in to applying for a job

because the job title matches what you are looking for. Research it and

the company to get a real idea of what you’ll be doing and where you

are working.

Do your research


Once you’ve found suitable locations/companies you would like to work for,

it’s time to begin narrowing down the type of role you want.

What relevant skills do you have for the jobs you are interested in? Do the

requirements match your own skills? Do you feel like you could own the

role, or would it be a new challenge for you to get stuck in to?

For example, some aviation jobs require ‘command and authority’,or flight

hours (Pilot positions). Engineer skillsets may be centred around the

qualifications e.g. a degree in software/electrical engineering, EASA Part

66, Category A/B License. Cabin crew positions will likely refer to excellent

customer service skills.

Whichever it is, you have to decide whether it’s the right path for you to take,

and if you are the right fit for the role.

Skills needed


Once you’ve found a handful of jobs (maybe more) that you are interested

in, make a list of them before you apply. This will help you to keep track

of what you have applied for, to avoid any confusing calls with recruiters -

there is nothing more embarrassing than applying for multiple roles, only

for one of the employers to call you back and you don’t recall the key skills/

requirements from the job description.

This will particularly come in handy if you are looking for a job immediately

- stay on top of the roles you applied for. You could create a spreadsheet

which keeps all links/contact details/company addresses etc. in one place

to avoid any confusion. Old fashioned? Hand write your list - whichever

works best!

Shortlist jobs


3. Searching for jobs


You can set up numerous job alerts for jobs you’re interested in on the

Aviation Job Search website. That way, we can send relevant and recent

aviation jobs straight to your inbox. You’ll be notified of the jobs you’re

looking for (whether it’s a Cabin Crew, Engineer or Pilot job), so you can

apply as soon as possible. This guarantees you don’t miss out on the

opportunity to apply for that dream job.

You can also tailor your alerts by job type, job category, salary and location.

All that’s left for you to do is to keep an eye on your inbox and apply as soon

as a job catches your eye.

Set up job alerts


Applying for jobs isn’t the only way to put your CV in front of an employer.

You can also upload your CV to job sites, so that recruiters can find it for

themselves. Doing this can really help improve the number of interviews

you get. When you’re not physically looking for a job, a recruiter may well

be skimming your CV on niche job sites, for example. To maximise your

opportunities, upload your CV to our site to be headhunted.

Uploading CVs to niche job sites


If you have a particular company in mind, you can always visit their website

to see if they have a careers page available. You’ll likely be able to sign up to

job alerts too, if you want to stay updated with their latest jobs.

On Aviation Job Search, we have a designated ‘Featured Employers’

section. When you click through to this page, you will also see the

employers who are currently advertising jobs with us on our site. You can

even sign up to get email alerts so that you can see their latest jobs, as

soon as they post them.

Job vacancy pages on company websites


4. Applying for jobs


It’s easy to get lost in a sea of applications - making it much more difficult

to remember which jobs you applied for. As we mentioned previously,

this could be an issue if you receive a call from a recruiter asking why you

applied for the job...keep an updated list of what jobs you apply for, whether

it’s a written list or a spreadsheet.

That way you can stay on top of jobs you applied for, and monitor

responses/lack of responses/interviews etc.

Keep a record of applications


Whichever role you choose to apply for, you should create a tailored cover

letter that appeals to the job description.

For example, if you were a Pilot, you might want to tailor your cover letter to

discuss your flight hours and qualifications e.g. Commercial Pilot License,

Airplane Single & Multi-Engine Land with Instrument Rating, FAA Airline

Transport Pilot (ATP), Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Single and Multi-

Engine Airplane, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Instrument Airplane, FAA

Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI), FAA First-Class Medical Certificate.

Check out our top ten tips for the perfect cover letter.

Tailor your cover letter


Top 10 tips for the perfect cover letter

1. Double check the details: Make sure you have addressed your letter

to the right person, you’ve used the correct job title and there are no

spelling mistakes.

2. Quality over quantity: A short and well-crafted cover letter will be

much more powerful than pages of rambling detail. One side of A4 is the

preferred amount.

3. Professional format: Unless otherwise stated, recruiters will usually

expect a professionally formatted cover letter.

4. Don’t just copy your CV: You have limited space across your CV and

cover letter to stand out to employers. Make sure you don’t waste any of it by

repeating yourself.

5. Give evidence: If you claim that you have a particular skill, demonstrate

how you have successfully implemented it.

6. Write tailored cover letters: Don’t send out the same cover letter for

different jobs. For it to stand out, you’ll need some detail in there specific to

the company and the role they are offering.

7. What can you offer: Make sure that your cover letter is written in a way

that highlights what you can offer the company, not what they can offer you.

8. Hold the salary talk: Unless you’re specifically asked to in the job

description, don’t include your salary expectations in your cover letter.

9. Positive sign off: Make sure that you end on a confident note and indicate

that you would like to discuss the role with them further.

10. Proofread: Double-check everything and then get someone else to

proofread it for you.


Similar to our previous point, you should have a tailored CV prepared for

each job description. Your cover letter should compliment your CV, so make

sure that once you have written both documents that you check they have

similar points. Your CV should highlight the key points, and your cover letter

will further expand on those points.

Tailor your CV

Want more CV advice? Download our helpful CV guide here

https://blog.aviationjobsearch.com/standoutcv/


5. Preparing for job interviews


The interview is one of the most important aspects of finding a new job.

Whether you’re looking for a position with more responsibility, or making a

move to better accommodate your personal life, commute or ambitions, you

have to nail the interview to move on in the process.

You should prepare as much as possible for any questions that could be

asked - a great interview could see you land your dream job. In this section,

we have included questions that are likely to crop up:

Questions an employer could ask you


Common interview questions

Like many things in life, the more you practice, the better you get, and the

more comfortable you become with interviewing scenarios.We did some

research in to the most common interview questions you’re most likely to be

asked – these were the most popular:

• Why do you want to work here? • Can you tell us what you know about our company? • Can you tell me a bit more about yourself? • Describe a challenge you’ve had working with other people.

How did you overcome it? • Why are you leaving your current job? • If you could describe yourself in one word, what would it be? • How do you think your current/former boss would describe you? • When was the last time you made a mistake? • Tell me about a time you had to execute a bad idea. • What are you most proud of that’s NOT on your CV ? • What can you bring to this role? • What is your greatest weakness? • What are your salary expectations? • Why should I hire you? Why shouldn’t I hire you? • If I asked your current or former coworkers, what would they say

your biggest flaw is? • Tell me how your current skills fit with the outcomes needed

for this job?

• What questions do you have for us/me?

Top tip!

Our last question isn’t really a question, but something you

should always look to follow up with – have a few questions

prepared of your own. Candidates without questions appear

disinterested, or as though they didn’t do their homework.

While you might not be asked these questions specifically, the

line of questioning could be quite similar. Prepare for every

outcome, and you should shine through the candidate pool as a

standout interviewee.


We surveyed some of our jobseekers to find out which questions they

found to be the most difficult to answer during a job interview. The

following are the questions they found most challenging, and a few

suggestions on how to tackle them:

1. ‘What can you bring to the role?’

2. ‘Why do you want this job?’

3. ‘Why are you leaving your current job?’

4. ‘Where do you see yourself in five years?’

5. ‘What is your greatest strength?’

6. ‘What is your greatest weakness?’

7. ‘Tell me about yourself’

Best answers to some difficult questions


How to prepare your answer to ‘What can you bring to the role?’

Research is keyMake sure you start your preparation well in advance. The best place to start

your research for this question is the job description and the company’s

website. Pick out the most important skills or experience listed on the job

description. Then, see if you can find the company’s values on their website

as this will give you some clues as to the type of person they’re looking for.

Once you have this information, cross-reference it with your own skills and

experience on your CV and your own personal values. This will form the basis

for your answer.

Give examplesThe most convincing answers will include examples. Don’t simply state that

you have the required skills, demonstrate them by describing a time you had

to put them in to practice.

Have backupWe recommend that you prepare at least three key attributes that will

demonstrate what you’ll bring to the role. Each of these should be central to

the role in question - back it up with an example.

You should only need to talk about one or two of these attributes, but it’s

always good to have a couple of extras up your sleeve, in case you are

pushed for more detail.The following examples should help you prepare

some great answers.

Examples

ANSWER 1

THE ABILITY TO DEAL WITH TIME PRESSURE AND MEETING DEADLINES

“Due to my previous experience in a similar role at X, I know that this role will

involve meeting tight deadlines. I developed the ability to do this in my last job

and am comfortable working on several projects simultaneously while still

meeting deadlines.

For example, I needed to ensure that I didn’t fall behind on my administrative

duties even when we had a particularly busy period making repairs. Efficiently

recording the work that had been completed was central to the organisation

of the whole team. In order to make this process more efficient, I would make

brief notes during the day which sped up the admin tasks considerably and

made sure I met deadlines.”

Why we like this answer

This candidate has identified a key attribute from their own experience. This

is likely to convince interviewers that they are aware of the challenges they

will face in the role. The extra detail about how they were proactive in getting

organised reinforces this.


How not to answer

These examples give you an idea of how long you might want

your answer to be. They are detailed, providing examples, yet

they’re concise.

When you practice, make sure you aren’t tempted to script your

answers word-for-word. This can make your answer sound

robotic or unnatural and might not fit with the natural flow of the

conversation. Instead, prepare your answer as bullet points as

this gives you room to manoeuvre.

ANSWER 2

TEAMWORK

“I can see from the job description that this role will require a lot of teamwork.

I love being part of a team and I think that my communication skills add a lot

of value here. During my work for X, I was working in airports across different

parts of the world. This meant that communication was essential when

working with others.

I set up weekly meetings via Skype which had a set agenda so we could make

sure that everybody was on the same page. This extra communication added

to the team dynamic, despite us working in different parts of the world.”

Why we like this example

This candidate has explained exactly what it is that makes them such an

effective team player. Communication skills are essential in almost any job,

so this is a great example to go for.

The example they have chosen demonstrates that they understand the

essentials of good teamwork.


How to answer ‘Why do you want this job?’

Your interviewer can find out a lot about you with this simple question. Their

main goal will be to gain a sense of the motivation behind your application for

the role and how it fits into your long-term career plan. They want to know:

• Are you genuinely interested in the role?

• Are you in it for the long haul?

• Is this just a stopgap until something better comes along?

They will be on the lookout for candidates who are knowledgeable about the

company and the wider industry. If you haven’t done any research, it will

seem as though you aren’t really interested. Especially in such a large

industry like aviation - recruiters look for passion, drive and knowledge to

find exceptional candidates.

They will also be looking for individuals whose long-term goals align with

those of the company. Will a job at the company allow you to progress in

the areas that you indicate you are interested in? If not, they may think twice

about hiring you as it’s unlikely they’ll be able to keep you for very long.

Taking the above into account, a good answer to this question will

demonstrate three things:

• Your enthusiasm for the company and wider industry.

• That you have the right skills and/or experience for the job.

• How this fits into your long-term career plan.

Step 1: Before you can talk fluently about the company, you’ll need to do

the research. Start with the company website and see if you can find any

information on current projects. A quick Google search will help pick out any

recent news stories they’ve been involved in. Take a look at their competitors

too – this should give you an idea as to where they sit within the industry.

Use this information to hone in on any news or projects that interest you -

particularly if they are relevant to the role.

Step 2: Explain how your skills and experience make you the right person

for the job, and if possible, in the context of the projects you’ve mentioned in

step 1.

It’s useful to refer to the job description while carrying out this step. Try to

focus on skills that are central to the role. By focusing on these, you show

that you have a real grasp of what the role will entail.

Remember to frame all your answers in the context of what you can do for

the company rather than what they can do for you. Focus on how your skills

will add value to the company and its current and future projects – and how

excited you are about the prospect.

Step 3: A great way to conclude your answer is to emphasise how this is the

natural next step for you. This is a good time to hint that you see a long-term

future at the company and avoid giving the impression that the role is just

getting you ready for something bigger and better somewhere else.


Examples

ANSWER 1

‘This role particularly caught my eye as I’ve seen the company cropping up

increasingly in industry news. It’s clearly a company on the up and that’s

a very exciting prospect. The need to recruit more cabin crew is therefore

understandable. This particular role is the sort of progression that I’ve been

looking for from my current role.’


The candidate clearly demonstrates their interest by mentioning that they keep

up with industry-specific news. They also express enthusiasm for the company

and the direction it is heading in. Their own desire for career progression

matches up with the needs of the company.

ANSWER 2

‘I am particularly excited by the work that you’re doing to make your aircraft

more efficient. I have always been passionate about the environment so this

project is particularly inspiring for me. I have been looking for an opportunity

where I can expand on the work I did in my previous role. Your more ambitious

targets would certainly allow me to do that.’


This candidate has made sure that they have identified a company goal

relevant to their experience and the role they applied for. The role itself

seems to be a natural progression from their previous job and they appear to

be very driven.

How not to answer

Be careful not to give the impression that you’re just looking

for any job you can get. If you tell them that you just need

employment from somewhere and it doesn’t really matter what

the job is, they will have doubts about your commitment.

The same applies for telling your interviewer that you need the

money. Of course, money is important, however, focus on the

role rather than the salary in your interview.

Don’t focus your answer on what the company can do for you,

make sure all your answers focus on the value you add for them.


How to answer ‘Why are you leaving your current job?’

The ideal answer to this question is that you have learned everything you can

from your current role and that this fantastic opportunity is the clear next step

in your career. You are excited about the role, about what you would be able

to offer, particularly about the direction the company is headed. The move is

clearly in line with your long-term career goals. If this is your honest answer

then job done – your interviewer will be thrilled to hear it.

Unfortunately, the reality is often a bit more complicated than this. If you are

looking to move jobs for a reason such as you don’t get on with your current

team, you will need to be a little tactful with your answer.

This is the moment to drop in a little reminder that you should never lie in a

job interview. Instead, make sure that you highlight the positives rather than

the negatives.

Rather than saying that you don’t like the team, you could talk about some

of the things you’ve learned from the role in a challenging environment.

You could then mention how exciting you feel the team structure is at the

interviewer’s company and how well suited you are for it. This helps them

see that you are focused on positive progression rather than just trying to

escape a negative situation.

There are some situations in which you will not be able to avoid mentioning

negative circumstances. Perhaps your department is being moved or closed.

Perhaps the company is struggling financially and has no choice but to let

you go. In this case, keep your explanation brief, there is no need to go in

to detail. Instead, focus again on the positive experiences you had at the

company and why the open position is so attractive to you in light of this.

If you have been let go for a more delicate reason, it is important that you

show the interviewer that it was an isolated situation that won’t be repeated.

Remain positive and focus on the opportunities ahead.


Examples

ANSWER 1

‘I have been in my current role for seven years now and at the company

for five. I have had a great experience at X and have especially enjoyed the

responsibility I’ve been given over the last year in particular. I’m looking for

a new role now as I feel that X has offered me all it can in terms of career

progression. This role is particularly exciting to me as it will allow me to

develop the managerial skills I have developed over the last year and really

reach my potential for leading others.’


This candidate is clearly focused on career progression and it seems that

they have outgrown their current role. The answer is concise, enthusiastic

and portrays them as a proactive candidate.

ANSWER 2

‘As you can see, I have been in my current role for nearly a year. I have learned a

lot from this experience and it has really developed my interest in aerodynamic

testing. This is something I wish to pursue in my career and as your company

has such a focus on this, this role was an opportunity I could not pass up.’


Even though the candidate hasn’t been in their current role for very long, they

have phrased their answer in such a way that doesn’t make this a negative

point. They might have been unhappy in the role, but they have framed

wanting to move as a decision that will allow them to progress their career.

How not to answer

One of the worst things you can do is to bad-mouth your current

boss in front of a potential employer. This raises all sorts of

issues, such as concerns about your loyalty and professionalism.

Even if you do have a terrible boss, it is far better to side-step the

issue and focus on matters such as career progression instead.

Don’t tell them that you hate your current job. Again, even if it’s

true, show what you’ve learned from your experiences and how

this new position will allow you to reach your potential.


How to answer ‘Where do you see yourself in five years?’

This is the one question where you will want to keep your answer very

general, especially when it comes to exactly which position you’d like to be

in by then. It is sometimes better to focus on the skills that you’d like to have

developed in 5 years’ time. The following tips will keep you on the right track:

• Keep your answer broad: Don’t trap yourself by laying out a very specific

career path, especially if it does not directly align with what the hiring

manager has in mind.

• Be realistic: While it is important to show that you are ambitious, you must

be careful that you don’t appear unrealistic. Claiming that you see yourself as

the CEO in five years time is unlikely to get you very far with your interviewer,

even if you are just joking.

• Align your goals: Make sure that you have done the legwork and have

researched the long-term goals of the company. Ensure that the personal

goals you share with your interviewer compliment these. They need to know

that you are looking to progress and grow with the company.

• Demonstrate your enthusiasm: It is essential that you express your

excitement and interest in the role as well as the opportunities it could offer

you in the future.

If you are prepared, your answer has the potential to demonstrate your

strengths, a positive attitude, personal motivation, and that you are worth

investing in. We suggest that you start preparing your answer by cross-

referencing your career goals with the ambitions and values of the company.

You will usually be able to find this sort of information on the company

website. This might even include the kind of training that they offer their staff.

Think about how this could relate to the role you are applying for and your

personal goals. A good way to structure your answer is to start by expressing

why the current role is perfect for you right now and how it will help to

develop your skills so that you can progress in the future. Make sure that this

progress is in a direction that will benefit the company.

Examples

ANSWER 1 ‘I was really excited when I saw the job description for this role because I could

see straight away that this will help me develop my mechanical knowledge

of Boeing 767s. In five years time I want to be seen as an expert in this area

and as your company has recently expanded its fleet of 767s, I will have the

opportunity to do this. I was also very interested in your training opportunities

for employees in areas of management. This would allow me to develop my

business skills alongside my technical knowledge of the industry and help me

reach my goal of managing a team in the future. I have been inspired by some

of the managers I have had in the past, so I am very excited about the prospect

of becoming one myself.’

This candidate has aligned their goals with the direction that the company is

heading in, which signals to the interviewer that they are genuinely interested

in the role and are looking to stay with the company for an extended period


of time. The comment about management training is also a positive sign that

this candidate is looking to progress through the business without being too

specific.

ANSWER 2

‘As I’m at the start of my career, my goal is to find a company that will allow

me to develop my skills and offer me new responsibilities as I progress. In five

years time, I expect that some of these responsibilities might involve managing

others which is the direction in which I’d like my career to develop. That’s why

I was particularly excited to see the training that you offer your staff on the

company website as the business training you offer will help me achieve this.’


This answer clearly indicates to the interviewer that the candidate is looking

for a long-term role where they can develop their skills. There is also a clear

indication here that they are thinking about the future and working out what

steps they should be taking in order to progress. The mention of the internal

training makes it clear that they would like to develop their career within this

business.

How not to answer

• Don’t try to predict the future: Remember that they aren’t

expecting you to look into a crystal ball and offer a completely

accurate answer. They want to know where you would like to be

in five years time from your current perspective.

• Don’t say something unrelated to the role: If you tell them that

you think you’ll be working in a different industry, they are unlikely

to believe that you are actually interested in the current role.

• Don’t give multiple options: Make sure that you don’t say you’d

like to be the manager of a particular team and then contradict

this by saying that you might be working for a different company

or that you’d like to be self-employed by then. This makes it seem

as though you haven’t really thought about your future.

• Don’t make jokes: As this is such a common question and has

been around for a while, the hiring manager will have heard it all

before and is unlikely to be amused. Take the question seriously.

• Don’t avoid the question or say that you don’t know: You will

seem unprepared or even unambitious.


How to answer ‘What is your greatest strength?’

The best answer to this question will be in two parts and will include your

strength and some examples of how you have demonstrated this skill in the

past. The strength you choose must be related to the job you’re applying for.

The easiest way to find a strength that will help show your interviewer

that you have the skills for the job is to match your strengths with the

job description.

• Make a list of all the skills in the job description, then cross-examine it

with a list of your own strengths. Hopefully, you will find that a number of

these are on both lists. Pick the three strengths that are most important for

the role.

• Match these skills up with some examples. We suggest that you come

up with two examples for each. If you are struggling, it might help to ask a

friend or colleague what they feel your greatest strengths are. They have a

different perspective on your abilities and might come up with some ideas

that you haven’t thought of. Ask them if they can think of a time when you

demonstrated a particular strength. Again, their suggestions might

surprise you.

You will only need to answer the question with one strength and one

example. It is useful to have some spare strengths and examples up your

sleeve in case the question asks for plural ‘strengths’, or in case they ask you

to develop your answer.

• Practice. We always recommend that candidates don’t script and learn

answers word-for-word as this can sound a little unnatural. It can also throw

you off if the question is phrased slightly differently. Prepare bullet points and

work from these.


Example

ANSWER 1:

AN APPLICANT FOR AN AIRLINE CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT ROLE

“I would say that my greatest strength is my ability to communicate with

others. I’ve always enjoyed working with people as I have found that it adds a

lot of diversity to my working day. While I have worked with customers over the

phone and via email, I have always enjoyed speaking to customers in person

the most. In my previous role, I won the customer service award last year for

the way that I handled several customer complaints. I managed to resolve the

issues and even secured more business from those customers.”


This customer service agent role will require the candidate to spend a lot of

time with customers, checking them in for flights, answering questions, and

dealing with complaints.

Communication skills are therefore an ideal strength for the candidate to

target with their answer. The answer contains personal details which make

it sound genuine and mentioning the award gives weight to it. The candidate

will need to be prepared for a potential follow up question on exactly how

they resolved the customer complaints.

How not to answer

Many people find job interviews particularly difficult because

they feel uncomfortable about the element of blowing their own

trumpet. This is one of the questions that can be most difficult

for such interviewees. It is very easy to be too modest in this

scenario. If this sounds like you, it might be useful to simply state

your strengths and examples as facts. If you have chosen your

strength well and have an appropriate example, this will be more

than enough for the interviewer.

The opposite, being too arrogant, is also a common mistake.

You won’t win any points for bragging about your strengths.

Not being able to backup your strengths with examples is

another common pitfall. This immediately weakens your answer

and your interviewer may not believe what you’ve said.


How to answer: ‘What is your greatest weakness?’

We recommend that your answer has two components:

• A weakness

• How you are addressing that weakness

So, how do you go about choosing the right weakness to talk about? Start by

asking yourself questions such as ‘have I ever made a mistake at work?’ or

‘has anyone ever commented on a skill that could be improved?’. Put together

a list of your answers.

The next step is to cross-reference your list with the job description. You’ll

want to cross off any that are listed as essential skills for the job. Now you

should have a refined list of possible weaknesses for your answer.

Finally, for each of these weaknesses, write another list of the ways in which

you’ve tried to address them. Once you’re done with this, we recommend you

pick the strongest three to practice for your interview.

You should now have three weaknesses that are genuine, not essential for

the job, and things that you can improve. Choose your favourite and put more

time into practicing with this weakness. It’s good to have a couple of extra

examples up your sleeve in case they ask for more than one in the question.

Example:

ANSWER 1

A CANDIDATE FOR AN AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING JOB

“I would say that my biggest weakness is my writing ability. I was always much

better at technical subjects at school like maths and science but struggled with

English lessons. I used to worry about filling out reports because of this but I’ve

learned to allocate myself more time for paperwork and I find a quiet place to

work where I can concentrate properly.

This has improved the quality of my reports to the extent that my manager has

commented on how much clearer they have become. It’s still not something I

find easy, but I have found a way to make sure that my paperwork is of a high

standard.”


Writing ability wasn’t on the job description for this role so it was a good skill

for the candidate to target. They have shown that they faced the issue head-

on and found a solution which worked to the extent that their manager was

impressed.


How not to answer

There are several traps that candidates sometimes fall into when answering this question.

Here are some of the answers that you should try to avoid giving:

Saying that you don’t have any weaknesses: There are several flaws with this strategy. First of all, it looks like

you are dishonest or trying to hide something. The recruiter won’t believe you if you say this – after all, you’re only

human! It also makes you look unprepared. As this is such a common interview question, they will expect you to

have thought about it in advance.

Confessing that you lack a skill essential for the job: Whatever you do, don’t raise any questions about your

ability to do the job. If you go through the process of cross-referencing your answers with the job description, you

can make sure this doesn’t happen.

Using the old ‘turning a negative into a positive’ technique: This used to be a popular piece of advice for

interview candidates, however, recruiters will have come across so many ‘perfectionists’ or candidates claiming

to ‘work too hard’ that this tactic probably won’t work any more. Your answer will be perceived as weak and you

may be asked to give another example.

Revealing too much: A concise and simple explanation will do. Don’t ramble on and give the impression that you

have lots of flaws that could compromise your ability to do your job.


How to answer: ‘Tell me about yourself’

Your answer should be different for each role you interview for, but should

always contain the same basic components. A brief introduction to who you

are professionally, what experience or skills you have that make you ideal for

this role, and why you are interested in this particular position.

At this point, it’s useful to remember that you’ll have time to go through the

finer points of your CV later and that interviews work best as a conversation.

Keep your answer relatively short and don’t be tempted to launch into a long

monologue. It might be useful to view this as a sort of elevator pitch for

yourself.

Step 1: Research. We’ve already established that your answer needs to be

focused on how you’re going to add value to the company. So how do you

find out which of your qualities you should try and highlight? More often than

not, this information will be on the job description. Spend some time cross-

referencing your experience with the most important skills the job description

asks for. If the job description doesn’t list the company values or goals, their

website probably will. Also, do a search to see if the company has featured in

the news recently and see if you can learn anything about the direction they

are moving in.

Step 2: Structure. Now you know what you want to highlight, you need to

work out how you’ll say it. It’s easiest if you break your answer down into

three parts:

• Your professional introduction: Decide how you want your interviewer to

perceive you and start from here. Offer them a brief overview of where you

are in your professional career.

• How your experience makes you the perfect candidate for the role: Take

a couple of examples and highlight how these demonstrate the skills they

are looking for. This is where your research comes in. Prepare 4 or 5 points

– you won’t need all of them but it’s always good to have a few examples on

standby.

• Why this role interests you: Does your current opportunity lack challenges

or the chance for progression? Is there something about the company that

you find particularly attractive?

Step 3: Practice. Organise your answer in brief bullet points and use these

as prompts. It’s important that you don’t memorise your answer word-for-

word as this can sound unnatural. It might help to ask a friend to listen to

your answer to make sure you sound articulate and that the points you want

to make are clear.

You will find that this exercise will benefit the rest of the answers you give in

your interview and will help you speak more fluently about what you have to

offer in the context of that particular job.


How not to answer

Here are some of the common traps that candidates fall into when trying to answer the question.

• The life story: Whatever you do, don’t give your interviewer a step-by-step outline of your life. This can also turn

into a bit of a directionless ramble and everyone will forget what the question was in the first place – which isn’t a

good thing.

• Being too modest: Some candidates will find shouting about their own skills and attributes really difficult. If this

sounds like you, try not to be too modest. Instead, stick to the facts. This also has the advantage of keeping your

answers concise and clear.

• Getting personal: Remember that this is a job interview – they don’t want to hear about your family or what you

do with your weekends. Stay professional and don’t stray too far from the job.

• Repeating your CV: Don’t just walk your interviewer through your CV. This isn’t a very engaging way to conduct

a conversation and is just a rehash of what they already know about you.


At the end of most job interviews, you will have the opportunity to ask your

interviewer some questions. This is a great opportunity to show just how

interested you are in the role, the company, and the industry. It’s also a

chance to make sure that the role and company are for you.

The answers your interviewer gives will provide an invaluable insight into the

company and its culture.

If you don’t come prepared with questions to ask, you run the risk of seeming

uninterested or unorganised. We recommend that you have at least 10

questions ready for your interview and list them in order of relevance. Aim to

ask about half of these in your actual interview. It’s best to over-prepare as

you are very likely to cover some of the questions earlier on in the interview.

Questions you can ask your employer


Planning your questions

As you carry out your research into the company and industry prior to your

interview, jot down any questions that occur to you. Questions that have

arisen from this specific research are more likely to impress your interviewer

as it really indicates that you’ve done your homework.

Make sure that your questions are open-ended and can’t be answered by a

simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Also avoid questions about salary or company benefits

at this stage. You want to focus more on how you will benefit the employer

rather than what they can give you for the moment. Save the negotiations for

the job offer.

Don’t bombard your interviewer with complicated multi-part questions. You

want to show your enthusiasm, but you don’t want to overwhelm them.

Remember to keep it professional and don’t ask anything too personal. You

want to try and encourage some rapport with your interviewer, but make sure

you don’t go too far.

We recommend that you take a copy of the job description with you into the

interview and you can make a note of your planned questions on this. While

you’re doing this, highlight any parts of the job description that you would like

to be clarified further and this can be the basis of more questions.

Once you have some questions together, we suggest that you supplement

your list with some of the following. Here are our ten favourite questions to

ask interviewers:

Could you outline the day-to-day tasks of this role?This is a great opportunity to find out what you could be doing on a daily

basis, it can help you work out if this is the role for you. It could also help you

spot any gaps in your skillset, and giving the opportunity to address these

before you start (should you get the job). Conversely, it could also highlight

any useful skills you have that haven’t already been mentioned throughout

the interview.

Is this a new role?It’s always good to know if a role has been newly created or if you’re following

in someone’s footsteps. You may need to be prepared for a few teething

problems if it is a new role.

This could potentially be a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ question, so there are some follow-up

questions depending on the answer. If it is a new role, it is important to ask

‘what do you expect to achieve by creating this role?’

If it isn’t a new role, you could ask ‘what did the previous person in this role do

particularly well?’ This could lead to valuable information about what will be

expected of you that might not be mentioned in the job description.

Can you describe the company culture?This is a common question for candidates to ask, but a very important one.

The answer will give you a good idea as to whether you will fit in with that

culture and if you’ll enjoy working for the company. You could ask for your

interviewer’s personal experience here for some additional insight.


What sort of training do you offer your staff?It’s a good idea to find out early on what the opportunities for progression are.

You don’t want to be stuck in a role that won’t allow you to develop your skills.

This will also let your interviewer know that you have an eye on the future and

would like to progress at the company. This demonstrates commitment to

the role, the company, and your own personal development.

What skills would I have to demonstrate to pass my probationary period?New employees will usually have to pass a probationary period of around

three months. Asking what your employer will expect of you in this time

is a great way to prepare yourself for those tricky first few months. It will

reveal where your main focus should be when you start your new job. It also

demonstrates that you’re thinking ahead and are eager to prove yourself.

Where do you think the company will be in 5 years time?This will reveal what the company’s ambitions are for the future. This will give

you an idea of whether they are expanding their business. It also indicates

that you would like to help the company with this process.

What is the typical career path for someone in this role?You could even make this a direct follow-on question to the previous

suggestion by asking ‘Where do you expect the successful candidate for this

role to be in 5 years time?’

By asking this, you demonstrate your determination to progress and your

intention to stay with the company for an extended period of time. The

answer will give you an idea of how quickly people usually progress in such

roles.

What sort of managerial structure does the company have?It’s important to work out where you will fit in the structure of the company.

Who will you be reporting to? Who will you be working closely with?

This could also give you an idea of potential progression routes in the future.

It’s good to indicate to your interviewer that you’re thinking about these kinds

of things.

What measures do you put in place to determine the success of your staff?This shows that you are already thinking about targets and objectives and

how you can prove yourself. This proactive attitude is likely to impress your

interviewer and their answer could give you some great tips of how to stand

out if you get the job.

When can I expect to hear from you and what are the next steps in the interview process?Make sure you leave the interview knowing what to expect next. Not only do

you come across as eager to progress to the next stage, you will be prepared

to wait a few weeks if they have lots of candidates still to interview.


6. Attending job interviews


First impressions matter – particularly at a job interview.

When prepping for your job interview, your focus is likely on the tough

questions you might face during your sit-down with the potential employer,

the thorough responses you want to give, and the professional, yet witty

anecdotes you’d like to tell.

But before you answer, you might want to take a step back – from the

moment you walk through the door to the interview room, you have to make a

fantastic first impression.

Look at the tips we’ve put together in this section to help.

Making a great first impression


Arrive on time

Are you driving or travelling by public transport to your interview? Allow extra

time for delays and aim to get there 10-15 minutes beforehand. Any earlier,

you look a little too keen and could be waiting around for a while – you might

also put added pressure on the employer to meet you earlier. Any later? This

could be the first bad impression you make on the employer, especially if you

don’t tell them that you are running late.

Smile

This is an obvious tip, but smiling is the easiest and quickest way to make a

great first impression on someone. It is a universal sign of friendliness. Use

your natural smile, and don’t force it.

As long as you come across approachable, it’s a good start – even if you’re

not the biggest grinner in the room. Oh, and don’t forget to brush and floss

beforehand!

Give a firm handshake

Shake hands with a firm grip. A firm handshake, not too tight, and not

completely limp, shows a sign of confidence. If you’re not already standing

when your interviewer walks into the room, make sure you offer a handshake

when they do.

Make eye contact

Again, an obvious one. Eye contact shows the person you are speaking to

that you are listening – it’s a vital tactic you should use whenever you meet

someone new, especially if you want to make a good impression. Don’t

overdo it though – too much eye contact can be quite intimidating –

find the right balance between looking distracted and not taking your eyes

off them.

Get your interviewer’s name right

This technique is especially helpful if you are meeting someone with an

unusual name or if you have difficulty retaining new information. Research

names and titles beforehand – you can use LinkedIn or ask human resources.

This will help you avoid an embarrassing couple of seconds struggling to

pronounce their name in front of them.

Act interested

You should behave in your interview as if you actually want the job, even

if you are secretly wondering if the position is a good fit for your talents.

Showing you are interested rubs off well on your audience. It will engage

the employer, and should produce a healthy conversation regarding the

organisation and its needs, and determine whether you should pursue

the position.


Showing up to an interview polished and dressed appropriately for the role

shows you have made an effort. Choosing the correct interview outfit can

also give your confidence boost if you feel you are dressed correctly for the

occasion. Feeling great on the outside always helps to calm the inside!

Interviews are all about presenting yourself in the best possible light, and

your interview outfit is part of that. But when you are interviewing for a role

that is common in every company, you might wonder if you are dressed to

impress. Read our tips below to find out more.

Clothing


Do your homework

There are plenty of ways that you can find out about a company’s dress code

– one of the simplest is to take a peek at their LinkedIn profile. Hopefully you

will find (if they have an established brand online) plenty of event pictures,

and potentially photos of staff in the workplace. This way you can find out

more about who they are as an organisation while also deciding how you

should dress for the occasion. Usually finding out what industry they work in

gives you an idea of how to dress too. E.g. for a firm, it’s probably a good idea

to go smart and wear a suit.

Overdress

A good rule of thumb when identifying what to wear for an interview is to

dress one level above what employees at the company wear every day.

For example, if they are smart casual, dust out your off suit, but maybe leave

the tie?

Pay attention to detail

Contrary to the above, although your look is important, you want the

interviewer to focus on you, not your attire. Avoid showing up to your

interview with any rips or tears in your outfit, or ill-fitting clothing. Hopefully

we don’t have to remind you to shower or brush your teeth…and combing

your hair or wearing natural makeup helps create a neat and tidy vibe. You

can always take your makeup or brush with you in your bag for last minute

touch ups before the interview.

How to decode the dress code

Most people will ask the company directly about dress code before attending

the interview, but sometimes even this can bring about ambiguity.

For example, what’s business professional? Or business casual? How ‘casual’

can you attend an interview? Below, we’ve made a quick list to help you

decipher what the above might mean:

Business professionalSuits tend to be the norm here. Women might choose to wear a skirt or pant

suit with heels, while men might wear a blazer or suit jacket, button down

shirt, suit pants a tie and dress shoes.

Business casualForget the suit when interviewing at a business casual company. Men

might wear chinos, a shirt or polo with a belt and shoes. women might

consider wearing a conservative dress, or a blouse with a skirt or pants,

shoes or boots.

CasualCareful with this one – it’s still important to look polished and professional.

For men, a shirt, jeans and shoes should suffice, while for women a plain

dress, collared shirt with pants or a skirt.


7. After the interviewThe waiting period between having your interview and waiting

to hear a response can be agonising. Use the following tips to bridge the gap until you hear something back.


After you’ve aced your interview, send a quick thank you to the person who

interviewed you. It doesn’t need to be anything detailed, simply send a

polite message to say thanks for the opportunity. Something like the below

will suffice:

“Hello [Insert name here],

Just wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you for taking the time

to meet with me today, it was great to learn more about XXXX and how it

operates. I look forward to speaking with you again, hopefully in the near

future.

Kind regards,

[Insert name here]

There are no rules that come with this - it’s simply good etiquette.

Send a ‘Thank you’ email


This isn’t to say that straight after your interview you should contact the

company to find out if you’ve been shortlisted for a second interview. But

if you haven’t heard from them within a week, simply pop them an email

asking for an update on the process or to gain some feedback.

Don’t be too pushy - if they are still interviewing etc. they may not take

kindly to applicants demanding explanations or disrupting their team by

calling every couple of days.

Follow up with your interviewer


So you didn’t get the job...no harm done! There are plenty of jobs out there

to apply for - this one just wasn’t the one.

Don’t dwell on the fact that you didn’t get the job you wanted. It’s a mere

setback, but if you let it eat you up inside, you are wasting valuable time

that could be spent finding another role.

You can always ask for feedback from the company who rejected your

application - this is a great way to identify why you didn’t get the job in the

first place. In many cases, there was simply someone more experienced

than yourself for the role. But you could also receive feedback that could

prove valuable for when you attend your next interview.

Some companies might say that they are too busy to provide you

with feedback - don’t waste time hassling them after a couple of weeks -

move on.

If you didn’t get it...


8. Getting a job offer


Congratulations! You got a job offer! So what’s next?

Most people are verbally offered a job over the phone first, and sent a

confirmation email afterwards. The decision you have to make is whether

this is the job you want - is it your only offer? Do you have more interviews

lined up? You might have to decide whether to hold off on accepting

until you have gotten a few more interviews out of the way. But beware

- recruiters might not wait too long for you to decide. They usually need

someone to fill the gap quickly, so anything longer than a couple of days

might see them going back to the drawing board to find another candidate.

If you felt good about your interview, think about how you would approach a

job offer if you got it, so that you’re not completely stunned if you do

get it. Multiple job offers are a blessing, but you could easily be swayed

from excitement to accept a new job. Keep yourself in check and make

wise decisions based on how you felt about the job before and after the

interview.

How the process works


If you’ve accepted a new job elsewhere, most employers require a letter in

writing confirming your resignation. You can either give them this when you

tell them, or you can talk to them beforehand, and then write it once you’ve

confirmed what they require from you.

You should have already known your notice period by this point, as you

may have had to inform the company you interviewed with how long it

would take for you to make the move. If you’ve been at a company for less

than two years, the notice period is usually a month. If you’ve worked at a

company for more than two years, it could be a weeks’ notice per each year

you have been at the company. Either way, ask your employer to confirm -

just to be sure. You should be able to find this information in your contract

though.

Be respectful when dealing with your employer. Even if your reasons for

leaving result in how the company has been run, bad management etc.,

remember that there is always the opportunity for a great reference from

your current employer, so don’t leave the wrong way. Thank your employer

for the opportunity they gave you.

You accepted the job - informing your current employer


An exit interview may be required before you leave for your new role, where

you have the opportunity to discuss with your manager and HR about your

time at the company.

Again, you could be tempted to discuss the bad points here, but try not

create a negative atmosphere. You might still require a reference from this

company, or you might consider returning to the company if possible in

the near future. So avoid overstepping your line unless you’re positive that

you can burn bridges. If you’ve had a particularly bad experience at the

company, you can express this in a mature way, but don’t lose your cool.

Again, thank your manager for the opportunity and part ways respectfully.

Exit interview


Do you have a good relationship with your current employer? You might

want to ask them to complete a reference for you if your new company

gets in touch.

Companies in the UK are required to give at the very least, the dates that

you worked at their company. They can’t give you a bad reference unless

they have evidence to back it up e.g. you were fired. If your employer is

required to give only the bare minimum of a reference, you could always

request a character reference.

References


Finding a job you love checklist

Update your cover letter

Update your CV

Update your social media

Do your research

Skills needed

Shortlist jobs

Set up job alerts

Uploading CVs to niche job sites

Job vacancy tabs on websites

Keep a record of applications

Tailor your cover letter

Tailor your CV

Before you take off 1 2 3 4Finding the

perfect matchSearching for jobs

Applying for jobs

Questions an employer could ask you

Best answers to some difficult questions

Questions you can ask your employer

Top questions to ask interviewers

Making a great first impression

Clothing

Send a ‘Thank you’ email

Follow up with your interviewer

If you didn’t get it...

How the process works

You accepted the job - informing your current employer

Exit interview

References

5 6 7 8Preparing for job interviews

Attending job interviews

After the interview

Getting a job offer


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After more than 22 years in the recruitment sector, I am as committed to the success of our candidates as I was when I began this journey. Recruitment is a people business. What happens to our candidates has a major impact on their life.

I remember having dinner with one of our candidates and his wife some years ago, where they shared that they would have lost their home had it not been for AeroPersonnel helping him find a job after the bankruptcy of his former employer. Their words and gratitude have stayed with me all these years and are at the very core of our business.

We understand the significance our role has when supporting you to be successful in getting that new job and we understand the impact that this new job will have on your life and that of your family.

Getting that new job is the top objective. Having the right support is crucial to successfully reaching that objective and equally as important is the support you

receive during your assignment. Providing this support is our commitment to you.

We will guide you through the initial application process, the screening stage, the pre-employment process and during your assignment. We will be there when you join, assisting you as you get familiar with your new living and working environment. During your stay overseas, we will continue to be there assisting you when necessary with documents and medical renewals and unforeseen events.

Yes, recruitment is indeed a people business. At AeroPersonnel, candidates are people, not a commodity to be traded. This is why we do not view ourselves as brokers: We are your agent.

Every career journey is different, but you can always count on AeroPersonnel Global to assist you during your journey.

Statement from AeroPersonnel Global’s President, Andre Allard:

https://www.aeropersonnel.com/

https://www.aviationjobsearch.com/recruiters/aeropersonnel-global


CCL AviationCCL Aviation is a world leader in airline pilot training, aircrew recruitment/contract management, aviation related IT services and consultancy. Established in 1995, CCL has grown to become the largest provider of instructor pilots and flight crew training personnel globally.

From our offices in the UK, Isle of Man, United States, Singapore and New Zealand, CCL currently manages the contracts of over 600 pilots and flight instructors for major international airlines and OEMs.

We strive for excellence in our service to our industry partners and clients. The Boeing Company has acknowledged CCL’s contribution to their flight training operation with 6 prestigious awards since 2010.

For enquiries regarding CCL’s services please visit our website: www.cclaviation.com.

Find jobs with CCL Aviation here.

Altitude Global LtdAltitude Global is an accomplished EASA Part 145 and Part 147 Approved Line Maintenance and Training provider based at London Stansted Airport.

We provide line maintenance services (up to and including A-Checks) on a variety of aircraft types at our 15 European line stations and often beyond. We also have a very dynamic and flexible Agency function that provides Mechanics, Sheet Metal Workers and EASA Part 66 LAEs to a wide variety of MROs and Airlines worldwide.

If you are interested to receive services from or work for Altitude Global, then please contact us at [email protected], [email protected] or +44 (0) 1279 210000.

Find jobs with Altitude Global here.

https://cclaviation.com/

https://www.aviationjobsearch.com/recruiters/ccl-aviation

http://www.altitudeglobal.aero/

https://www.aviationjobsearch.com/recruiters/altitude-global


Poente Technical Poente Technical represents a team of experienced engineers, aviation professionals and human resources specialists which aims to fuse the knowledge and skills to satisfy the needs and interests of qualified aircraft personnel and those presented by our respected clients.

We provide MRO production support across Europe including project management, fixed price projects, recruitment and staff leasing services.

Our team enjoys being flexible and able to provide support to diverse profiles of professionals.

Always looking to improve our service, we consider all your requirements and give our best to create new opportunities which would help to improve your career.

Find jobs with Poente Technical here.

Cubiq RecruitmentCubiq is a leading recruitment consultancy delivering specialist personnel into the international civilian and military aviation sectors. Our resource teams are made up of technical experts supplying permanent and contract recruitment services across the following fields:

l Systems & Software l Design & Analysis l Manufacturing & Production l Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul l Professional Services

Our project portfolio comprises some of the most ambitious and ground-breaking aerospace developments in the market and the customers we support range from start-ups to global blue-chips.

Call the team on 0161 214 3842 or email [email protected] to book in an appraisal with one of our dedicated consultants.

Find jobs with Cubiq here.

https://www.poentetechnical.com/

https://www.aviationjobsearch.com/recruiters/poente-technical

https://www.cubiqrecruitment.com/

https://www.aviationjobsearch.com/recruiters/cubiq-recruitment-ltd


Cargolux RecruitmentCargolux, based in Luxembourg, is Europe’s leading all-cargo airline with a modern and efficient fleet composed of 14 Boeing 747-8 freighters and 16 Boeing 747-400 freighters. The Cargolux worldwide network covers over 75 destinations on scheduled all-cargo flights. The company has more than 85 offices in over 50 countries and operates an extensive global trucking network to more than 250 destinations as well as full and part-charter services. Cargolux also offers third-party maintenance at its modern two-bay maintenance hangar in Luxembourg. The company is specialized in B747 line and hangar maintenance up to and including C-Checks. It offers a range of specialized maintenance services and holds line maintenance approval for 777 aircraft. The Cargolux Group employs over 2,000 staff worldwide.

Find jobs with Cargolux here.

Jet2.com LimitedJet2.com is the UK’s third largest registered Airline and Jet2holidays is the UK’s second largest tour operator. Quality is at the heart of everything we do at Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, as we know how hard people work and save for their holidays. We therefore do our very best to ensure that each of our customers “has a lovely holiday.”

With our continued growth, we have a huge variety of roles available in our UK and overseas bases, from Ground Operations, Cabin Crew, Pilots and Engineers to Resort and Airport Customer Helpers. Visit www.jet2careers.com now and join our success story!

Find jobs with Jet2.com here.

https://cargolux.com/Home

https://www.aviationjobsearch.com/recruiters/cargolux-airlines-international-sa-2

https://www.jet2.com/

https://www.aviationjobsearch.com/careers/jet2-1

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