Job title: Recruitment Consultant - Aviation
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Location: Bournemouth
Job published: 2026-01-15
Job ID: 43718
Contact name: Lee Walker
Phone number: +44 141 264 2375
Contact email: lee@volantesrecruitment.com

Job Description

Recruitment Consultant (Experienced) – Aviation Engineering

Company: Volantes Technical Recruitment Ltd
Location: Dubai / UK (Hybrid or Remote depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time
Package: Competitive base + uncapped commission (OTE strong)
Start Date: ASAP

About Volantes

Volantes is a leading global specialist recruitment agency focused on aviation engineering and technical staffing, supporting MROs, operators, OEMs, and VIP/corporate aviation clients across the UAE, Europe and global markets.

We’re building a high-performance team and looking for an experienced Recruitment Consultant who can deliver results, build relationships, and grow a desk in a high-demand technical market.


Role Overview

This is a 360 Recruitment Consultant position where you’ll manage the full recruitment lifecycle – from winning roles and developing client accounts, through to sourcing, interviewing, placing and managing candidates.

You’ll have autonomy, clear targets, and the support of a specialist brand with strong market credibility. 

 


Key Responsibilities

Client Development & Account Management

  • Build and develop relationships with existing and new clients across aviation engineering

  • Conduct job qualification calls and manage vacancy intake

  • Provide market insight, salary/contract rate guidance and hiring strategy support

  • Negotiate terms, fees, exclusivity and service agreements

  • Deliver consistent communication and high-quality recruitment service

Candidate Sourcing & Delivery

  • Source skilled aviation engineering professionals through LinkedIn, referrals, networks and database

  • Run structured candidate screening calls and assess technical suitability

  • Create strong shortlists quickly and manage pipelines efficiently

  • Lead candidates through interviews, feedback, offers and onboarding

End-to-End Recruitment Process

  • Manage the full process: sourcing → shortlist → interviews → offer → placement → aftercare

  • Maintain accurate documentation and workflow in CRM/ATS

  • Ensure compliance and best practice in candidate/client management

  • Consistently hit performance/activity targets and revenue expectations

Desk Growth & Market Expansion

  • Identify new opportunities and develop a niche within aviation engineering

  • Build a long-term network of candidates and decision makers

  • Support the growth of Volantes through strong delivery and reputation

  • Contribute ideas, improve processes, and help raise team performance


Requirements

Essential

  • Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant (360 preferred)

  • Track record of billing / delivery / performance against targets

  • Strong sales ability, client management and negotiation skills

  • Confident on the phone, professional and commercially sharp

  • Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple roles at once

Desirable

  • Experience in aviation, aerospace, engineering, technical or contract recruitment

  • Experience recruiting across the Middle East / Europe markets

  • Strong LinkedIn sourcing and headhunting ability

  • Knowledge of contract hiring models (day rates, mobilisation, compliance etc.)


What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary + uncapped commission

  • High earning potential with real progression opportunities

  • Strong support, tools and marketing brand presence

  • A specialist market with repeat hiring needs and global demand

  • Autonomy to build your own desk and earn properly

  • Clear pathway to Senior / Principal / Team Lead for high performers

  • Hybrid work following successful probation period

Ideal Personality Fit

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Hard-working and consistent

  • Commercial and confident

  • Competitive but professional

  • Takes ownership and doesn’t need babysitting

  • Obsessed with delivering a high-quality service

 

If you are looking to join a winning team where you will have autonomy and not KPI's within an inch of your life then please reach out to Lee Walker and Billy Mcdougall on the emails below

 

lee@volantesrecruitment.com 

Billy@volantesrecruitment.com