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About Volantes Recruitment

Delivering aviation engineering recruitment across the UK, UAE, Europe, and worldwide.

Global Aviation Engineering Recruitment Specialists

Volantes Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency focused exclusively on global aviation engineering recruitment. We connect skilled engineers with operators, MROs, and aviation organisations across the UK, UAE, Europe, and international markets.

By concentrating solely on aviation engineering, we provide a level of insight, precision, and understanding that allows us to deliver recruitment solutions aligned with both technical requirements and operational environments.

Where we Specialise

Fixed Wing Engineering

Commercial, cargo, business aviation & specialist operations
Licensed & non-licensed engineers
Base & line maintenance

Rotary Engineering

Offshore & onshore operations
Emergency services & defence
Maintenance, avionics & technical support

Meet Our Clients

Trusted by Aviation Organisations Worldwide

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A Global Approach, Delivered Personally

While our reach is global, our approach is personal. We work closely with both clients and candidates to understand regulatory requirements, operational challenges, and long-term objectives.

This allows us to deliver recruitment solutions that are compliant, effective, and sustainable — whether supporting short-term contract demands or long-term workforce planning across international markets.

Our Leadership

Our leadership team brings together extensive experience in aviation recruitment and international operations.

Billy McDougall

Co-founder & Director

With over 15 years’ experience in the aviation recruitment industry, I’ve built trusted, long-standing relationships with clients and candidates across the globe. From supporting apprentices fresh out of training to placing senior leaders within major operators, I take real pride in helping people build meaningful aviation careers and helping operators build world-class teams.

Lee Walker

Co-founder & Director

I lead a team of specialist recruiters who provide staffing solutions for the aviation, eVTOL and aerospace sectors. With over 14 years of industry experience, I have built strong relationships with some of the most reputable and demanding clients in the market, ranging from FTSE-listed companies to major airlines and maintenance providers.

Our Recruitment Team

Shannon-Rose Cario

Principal Consultant

Owen Spalding

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Brooklyn-Rogue Snyman

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Emily Connor

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Glenn Giltinan

Recruitment Consultant

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Talent Acquisition Specialist

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