Aerospace

ART Executive Search & Recruitment: Aerospace & Aviation

Atlantic Research Technologies (ART), founded in 1987, has conducted executive searches in the global Aerospace and Aviation sector for nearly four decades. Our practice focuses primarily on civilian/ commercial aerospace and aviation. We recruit senior leaders across all world regions at national, regional, and global levels.

Key Leadership Positions Typically Recruited

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / President / Managing Director/ General Manager
• Chief Operating Officer (COO) / VP Operations
• Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / VP Engineering & R&D
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / VP Finance/ Financial Controller
• Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) / VP Sales & Marketing / Business Development/ Sales Director/ BD Manager
• Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) / VP Procurement & Logistics
• VP Quality & Regulatory Affairs
• VP Manufacturing / Production Director/ Plant Manager
• VP Aftermarket Services / MRO Operations
• Regional Vice President (Americas, EMEA, APAC, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, LATAM)
• Country Managing Director / General Manager – Key Markets
• Program Director / Project Management Leader

Aerospace & Aviation Sub-Sectors Served

Aircraft Design, Manufacturing & Assembly

• Commercial Airliners & Business Jets
• General Aviation & Light Aircraft
• Rotary-Wing Aircraft (Helicopters)
• Airframes, Fuselages & Structures
• Engines & Propulsion Systems
• Advanced Composites & Materials

Aircraft Systems & Components

• Avionics, Navigation & Flight Controls
• Electrical & Power Systems
• Hydraulics, Pneumatics & Actuation
• Landing Gear & Braking Systems
• Fuel Systems & Environmental Controls
• Sensors, Instruments & On-Board Computing

Interiors, Seating & Entertainment

• Cabin Interiors & Monuments
• Aircraft Seating & Restraints
• In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity (IFEC)
• Lighting, Galleys, etc.

Aviation Services & Operations

• Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO)
• Aircraft Leasing & Financing
• Fixed-Base Operators (FBOs) & Ground Handling
• Air Traffic Management & Control Systems
• Flight Training & Simulation
• Air Cargo & Logistics Services
• Airport Management & Infrastructure

Critical Leadership Capabilities We Target

• Proven track record in highly regulated environments (FAA, EASA, CAAC, AS9100)
• Expertise managing complex, global, multi-tier aerospace supply chains
• Strong background in program management & on-time/on-budget delivery
• Experience with advanced manufacturing (composites, additive, automation)
• Ability to drive innovation in electrification, sustainable aviation fuels, urban air mobility
• Commercial acumen for winning major OEM contracts & aftermarket business
• Leadership in safety culture, quality systems, and continuous improvement
• Cross-functional expertise spanning engineering, operations, and commercial
• Global mindset with successful multi-cultural / multi-country leadership

Geographic Recruitment Scope

ART recruits aerospace & aviation leaders for positions based in — or responsible for — all major industry hubs and beyond:

• United States (Seattle, Wichita, Dallas-Fort Worth, Southern California, Charlotte, Savannah, Hartford, etc.)
• Europe (Toulouse, Hamburg, Munich, Bristol, Madrid, Warsaw, Belfast, etc.)
• Canada (Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, etc.)
• Northeast Asia (Seoul/ Incheon, Tokyo, etc.)
• Latin America (São José dos Campos, Mexico City, Querétaro, Tijuana, etc.)
• Middle East (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, etc.)
• Southeast Asia & India (Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangalore, etc.)
• Australia (Melbourne, etc.)

ART's Value Proposition in Aerospace & Aviation

• Long-term relationships with leading OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, airlines, MRO providers, and emerging players
• Proven ability to attract top passive talent from industry benchmarks (Boeing, Airbus, GE, Rolls-Royce, Safran, etc.)
• Expertise recruiting for civil and commercial applications
• Deep understanding of the industry's long-cycle dynamics, certification processes, and supply chain complexities
• Focus on leaders who can balance innovation, cost control, safety, and sustainability
• Track record of placing aerospace executives who deliver major program wins, operational efficiencies, and profitable growth

Whether you need to lead a major aircraft program, transform an MRO operation, enter new markets, optimize a global supply chain, or drive the next generation of sustainable aviation — ART delivers discreet, high-caliber aerospace and aviation executives who can propel your organization to new heights.

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