Aerospace & Defence Leadership Search

Connecting innovative aerospace companies with transformative industry leaders

Our specialized aerospace and defence practice has placed 150+ C-suite executives across aviation, space exploration, defense systems, and military technology companies, from high-growth startups to established defense contractors.

Aerospace executives in modern office
150+

Aerospace executives placed annually

90%

Placement success rate

35

Industry-focused researchers

4.2x

Industry retention rate

Aerospace & Defence Expertise

The aerospace and defence landscape demands leaders who can navigate complex regulatory environments while driving innovation.

Our aerospace practice combines deep industry knowledge with proprietary assessment methodologies to identify executives who possess both technical acumen and strategic leadership capabilities.

Technical Depth

Our researchers have backgrounds in aerospace engineering, defense systems, and military technology, enabling meaningful technical assessment.

Security Expertise

Specialized in identifying leaders with security clearances and experience in classified projects.

Global Network

Access to aerospace talent across North America, Europe, Asia, and emerging aerospace hubs.

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Aerospace & Defence Subsectors

Specialized executive search across the aerospace and defence ecosystem

Aviation

We've placed 50+ C-suite executives in aviation companies ranging from commercial airlines to aircraft manufacturers, with expertise in operations, engineering, and safety.

Key Roles We Fill

  • Chief Operations Officers with airline experience
  • CTOs with avionics and aircraft systems expertise
  • VP Engineering with certification experience

Recent Placements

  • CEO for regional airline
  • CTO for aircraft manufacturer
  • VP Safety for major airline

Client Success Story

Challenge: Aircraft manufacturer needed leadership to drive innovation

Solution: Placed former Boeing executive as CTO

Result: Developed new fuel-efficient aircraft model within 18 months

Space Exploration

Our space practice has placed executives across satellite companies, launch providers, and space exploration ventures, with deep understanding of technical challenges and commercial opportunities.

Key Roles We Fill

  • CEOs with both technical and commercial space experience
  • CTOs with satellite and propulsion expertise
  • VP Engineering with spacecraft design experience

Recent Placements

  • CEO for satellite communications company
  • CTO for rocket launch provider
  • VP Engineering for space habitat developer

Client Success Story

Challenge: Space startup needed leadership to secure funding

Solution: Placed former NASA executive as CEO

Result: Secured $120M Series B and major government contract

Defense Systems

We've built leadership teams for defense contractors and helped traditional aerospace companies recruit talent to drive innovation in defense systems.

Key Roles We Fill

  • Chief Program Officers with defense contract experience
  • VP of Government Relations with DoD connections
  • CTOs with radar and weapons systems expertise

Recent Placements

  • CEO for defense systems integrator
  • CTO for missile defense company
  • VP Business Development for defense contractor

Client Success Story

Challenge: Defense contractor needed leadership for major program

Solution: Placed former military general as Chief Program Officer

Result: Delivered $2B program on time and under budget

Military Technology

Our military technology practice has placed executives across communications, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems companies serving defense clients.

Key Roles We Fill

  • CISOs with military cybersecurity expertise
  • CTOs with secure communications experience
  • VP Engineering for autonomous systems companies

Recent Placements

  • CEO for military communications provider
  • CTO for military drone manufacturer
  • CISO for defense cybersecurity firm

Client Success Story

Challenge: Military tech company needed leadership for new division

Solution: Placed former DARPA director as CTO

Result: Developed breakthrough autonomous system adopted by three military branches

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