The European aviation sector is embarking upon a new period of expansion. Air travel has returned to its pre-pandemic passenger capacities, and there are many new aviation infrastructure projects now underway. As airline and airport capacities expand and new and exciting projects are undertaken, the appetite for aviation professionals is growing very quickly.
Greece has recently announced that it is hiring eighty air traffic controllers in order to modernise and improve its air navigation services, which is an example of a much larger trend we can see playing out across Europe, countries undertaking upgrades to their aviation infrastructure to meet the demands of today to ensure safety, efficiency, and preparedness for the future.
At Dynamic Staffing Services, we know that staffing is at the heart of this transition. For airlines, airports, and aviation authorities, finding and retaining qualified individuals is now part of the conversation surrounding operational excellence.
Aviation Growth Driving New Recruitment Needs
The growth of the European aviation market is faster than anyone could have forecast after seeing an increase in flight movement, routes, and airport expansion. Governments are spending thousands on air navigation, traffic control, airfield maintenance, and the digitalisation of services.
While technology can positively increase efficiency, there is no substitute for the human factor. Trained skilled people, air traffic controllers, maintenance engineers, airport ground operations, and air safety roles are integral to the success of aviation ecosystems.
The recent recruitment campaign in Greece is a timely reminder that a reliable aviation system cannot succeed without trained professionals, safety and welfare professionals, and workers who are trained and certified to perform safely in their position.
The Challenge: A Widening Skills Gap
Even with the growing number of projects, aviation companies throughout Europe are facing a challenge, which is a decreasing number of trained professionals. Many trained professionals are retiring, and the younger generation of professionals lacks the experience and/or the certification to move into the emerging SAST (specialised air service trainers) roles effectively. Key roles impacted are:
- Air traffic controllers to handle increasing airspace activity.
- Aircraft maintenance engineers who are trained on new-generation fleets.
- Pilots and other flight crew to support new and growing routes.
- Ground support and logistics teams are working to keep everything running smoothly.
The result? Companies are struggling to increase capacity and to maintain high service levels without support from a reliable arrangement of workforce arrangement.
How Dynamic Staffing Services Benefits Aviation Employers
Dynamic Staffing Services brings over 48 years of international recruitment expertise and works collaboratively with aviation organisations to meet workforce needs in an effective and compliant manner. It is important to recognise that workforce needs in aviation are more than just the numbers. There is precision, safety, and trust that are required.
Here is how we assist our aviation clients:
- Access to Certified Talent – We source professionals across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa who are trained and qualified under European regulatory requirements.
- End-To-End Recruitment Solutions – from shortlisting to documentation processing and visa requirements, we provide a complete solution that allows clients the time to focus on their operational needs.
- Specialisation Filled with Ease – whether licensed engineers, aircraft technicians, or experts in flight operations, our clients’ requirements get filled quickly and efficiently.
- Compliance with Transparency – aviation is heavily regulated. Our recruitment focuses on all local and international employment standards, and processes take place with ease through our system.
Our clients take advantage of a network of global talent, thorough vetting processes, and peace of mind that every candidate we place is able to perform from day one.
The Competitive Advantage of Strategic Staffing
As Europe’s aviation industry continues to expand, the benefit of staffing flexibility will become a competitive advantage. Airlines and service partners who collaborate with trustworthy payment firms will be able to scale faster, accommodate seasonal changes, and react to policy or technology changes more quickly.
At Dynamic Staffing Services, we believe the best defense is a proactive approach; we help employers stay in front of the curve by keeping a full pipeline of vibrant aviation professionals who will come through when you need them most. No project hangups can be blamed on ‘a lack of staff’.
Through syncing our cross-organizational processes in workforce planning to align with long-term growth, aviation organizations can reduce costs, increase efficiency and safety, and achieve best-in-class levels of service.
Collaborate with Dynamic Staffing Services
Greece’s recruitment initiative indicates Europe’s heavy investment in aviation’s future. As companies look to expand their teams or build their infrastructure, efficient staffing is paramount to their success.
Dynamic Staffing Services is a trusted partner of aviation clients in various places around the world. We place top professionals in front of you and keep your project team flying and all operations running. Email us at clientsrvices@dss-hr.com or call +91-11-40410000 to develop your aviation workforce in time, every time
