Aviation recruiting: how I found EASA Part 21 engineers
Published on 29 September 2026 · 5 min read
Last year I had a mandate I particularly enjoyed: the candidate search for an aviation design organisation. The brief was international engineering profiles with certification know-how under EASA Part 21 and CS-23.
A market with few candidates
Engineers with experience in design and certification under EASA Part 21 are rare. Most are firmly committed, and certification cycles in aviation are long. Anyone searching here needs patience, an international network and the ability to meet candidates where they are.
Screening beyond the CV
Across 10–15 international profiles, I assessed not only technical suitability but also relocation readiness, language level, salary expectations and motivation. In aviation especially, personal fit often decides whether a move succeeds.
Why this mandate mattered to me
Aviation combines the highest technical demands with genuine internationality – exactly the environment I like working in most. The mandate showed that even in a tight market, you find the right people when you understand the industry.
What this means for your business
Aviation recruiting is searching in a tight, international market. Industry understanding and honest screening decide the fit.
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