For Employers

Your entry-level aviation talent pipeline.

DevAviation finds, develops and places aspiring aviation professionals into real roles across the UK. We run hands-on Development Days inside working facilities so your next hire arrives prepared.

How it works

The DevAviation talent pipeline.

A clear path from first contact to first day on the job. Every stage is designed to give employers confident, work-ready candidates.

01

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
02

Screen

Applicants are screened against real employer criteria: motivation, communication and aptitude.

  • Application review
  • Motivation and fit screening
  • Employer criteria alignment
03

Assess

Structured assessments including situational judgement so employers see verified readiness.

  • Situational judgement tests
  • Structured interviews
  • Skills profiling
04

Develop

Hands-on Development Days inside working aviation facilities with industry practitioners.

  • On-site Development Days
  • Workshops with practitioners
  • Mentor and employer Q&As
05

Prepare

CV clinics, interview coaching and role-specific prep so candidates arrive job-ready.

  • CV and application coaching
  • Interview preparation
  • Role-specific readiness
06

Place

Matched, prepared candidates are introduced to employer partners and supported into role.

  • Matched partner introductions
  • Onboarding support
  • Ongoing feedback loop

Screened before they reach you

Every candidate is assessed against employer criteria before entering Development Days. That means the people you meet have already shown the motivation, communication and practical aptitude the role demands.

Partner with DevAviation

A high-ticket partner model for employers.

Exclusive access

Be the first to connect with our industry-ready talent pool before roles go to market.

Talent pipeline

We do the sourcing, developing and preparing so you receive candidates who are the right fit.

Reduced hiring risk

Work-ready candidates who have already been assessed, coached and endorsed by DevAviation.

Brand and impact

Show your commitment to shaping the future of aviation and building pathways for new talent.

Long-term value

A sustainable partnership that grows your workforce, retention and industry reputation.

Recruitment fee

One-off fee per successful placement. It covers sourcing, developing, preparing and introducing the right talent for your role.

£2,500

per successful placement

Sectors we serve

Where DevAviation candidates land.

Members+

We help all students access Development Days. That includes support with transport or clothing costs, because we reinvest into you.

Airlines

Cabin crew, flight ops support, dispatch, cadet pathways.

Ground handling

Ramp, turnaround, load control, passenger service.

MRO

Part 145 hangar apprenticeships, avionics, certifying pathways.

Airport operations

Airside safety, planning, operations control, terminal ops.

Engineering

Part 145 MROs, line and base maintenance, engineering apprenticeships.

Aerospace

Design, systems, manufacturing entry-level programmes.

Partners

The people we work with.

British School of Aviation
London City Airport
Wings Engineering Limited
EFG Flying School
Rochester Airport
Castle Air Group
Storm Aviation

Partner logos coming soon.

DevAviation cohort at British School of Aviation, London Luton
Partnership snapshot

British School of Aviation

Together, DevAviation and British School of Aviation provide aspiring aviation professionals with hands-on experiences, industry insight, and the practical skills needed to launch successful careers.

See past workshops

Become a DevAviation partner.

Your next aviation hire starts here. Join our community of employers and shape the next generation of industry talent.

Discord is our professional community hub. Aviation groups, industry teams and founders use it every day. Even billion-dollar companies run their communities on Discord.