Bridging the next generation with the aviation industry.
DevAviation identifies, upskills and connects motivated young people with real opportunities across airlines, MROs, ground handlers and airport operators.
Working with partners across UK aviation
Where we've run Development Days.
From first interest to first day on the job.
One clear pathway: we attract aspiring talent, develop them through real experience, and place them with employers who need ready candidates.
Attract
We reach aspiring aviation talent through outreach, social content, schools and community events.
- Social and school outreach
- Community events and webinars
- Discord community pipeline
Screen
Applicants are screened against real employer criteria: motivation, communication and aptitude.
- Application review
- Motivation and fit screening
- Employer criteria alignment
Assess
Structured assessments including situational judgement so employers see verified readiness.
- Situational judgement tests
- Structured interviews
- Skills profiling
Develop
Hands-on Development Days inside working aviation facilities with industry practitioners.
- On-site Development Days
- Workshops with practitioners
- Mentor and employer Q&As
Prepare
CV clinics, interview coaching and role-specific prep so candidates arrive job-ready.
- CV and application coaching
- Interview preparation
- Role-specific readiness
Place
Matched, prepared candidates are introduced to employer partners and supported into role.
- Matched partner introductions
- Onboarding support
- Ongoing feedback loop
A structured pipeline from interest to hired.
Aviation doesn't need more applicants. It needs job-ready ones. DevAviation is the layer that gets people there.
Screen
We assess large volumes of aviation applicants against real employer criteria, not generic screens.
Develop
CV clinics, interview coaching and on-site workshops with practitioners from across the sector.
Connect
We route ready candidates into partner airlines, MROs, ground handlers and airport operators.
The 744 Experience, Cheshire
The 744 Experience placed aspiring aviators in the cockpit of a Boeing 747-400 for a day of practical flight deck familiarisation, systems training, and realistic simulator sessions led by experienced professionals.
Explore Development DaysBuilding the aviation workforce of the next decade.
Whether you're an aspiring aviator or an employer building your pipeline, DevAviation is the bridge in between.