Associate Recruitment Consultant – Aerospace MRO
Mobility Division – Matchtech – Whiteley, Fareham (HQ)
Looking to "take-off" in a career where demand is guaranteed, progression is clear and earnings potential can be "flying high"?
This is an opportunity to join Matchtech’s Aerospace division, working on a specialist Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) desk – a sector experiencing sustained global growth driven by record aircraft demand and long-term industry expansion.
You’ll join as a Trainee (Associate Consultant) with a structured pathway to become a Sales Consultant within 12 months.
Why Aerospace MRO?
- Huge demand for aircraft: There are far more planes on order than manufacturers can currently build, meaning work in the industry is secured for many years
- Long-term growth: Thousands of new aircraft will be needed over the next 20 years, so demand for people isn’t going away
- More maintenance work than ever: Because new planes take time to arrive, airlines are using older aircraft for longer – increasing the need for maintenance and repairs
- Shortage of skilled people: The work requires specialised qualifications, so there aren’t enough qualified candidates – making them highly valuable
- Strong UK market: The UK is a key global hub for aerospace, with thousands of companies and major engineering programmes
In simple terms: There are more jobs than people to do them – making this a stable, high-demand and high-earning market to build a career in recruitment.
Why Matchtech Aerospace Team?
- One of Matchtech’s core, long-standing specialisms (40+ years) with strong market reputation
- Established Aerospace team with 90+ years combined experience
- Relationships with some of the major aerospace OEMs & Airlines
- Proven high-performance desks – with £500k+ annual billings historically achieved
- Significant untapped market opportunity – growth driven by hiring more consultants
The Opportunity
You’ll join an established MRO desk, initially focusing on candidate delivery and market learning, before progressing into a full 360 Sales Consultant role. Your progression plan:
0–6 Months – Trainee Phase
- Learn the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle
- Source and engage candidates for live roles
- Build talent pools across the MRO sector
- Support experienced consultants on client delivery
- Generate leads and market intelligence
6–12 Months – Development Phase
- Build ownership of candidate pipelines
- Develop relationships with high-demand MRO professionals
- Gain exposure to client interaction and requirements
- Start developing commercial and sales capability
12+ Months – Sales Consultant
- Move into a 360 role
- Manage clients and generate revenue
- Build and grow your own desk
Market Specialism
You will recruit for highly sought-after MRO roles including:
- Licensed Aircraft Engineers (B1 / B2)
- Aircraft Maintenance Managers
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Avionics Technicians
- Airworthiness Engineers
These roles sit in a candidate-short, high-value market – creating strong earning potential.
What We’re Looking For
- Ambitious and motivated to build a long-term career in recruitment
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Resilient, proactive and goal-oriented mindset
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
Why This Role?
- Clear, structured pathway to Sales Consultant in 12 months
- Work in a market where demand is guaranteed for years to come
- Learn from a high-performing, experienced Aerospace team
- Join a team with proven success and strong market reputation
- Opportunity to build a career in a global, high-impact industry
Culture & Career
- A business where people build long-term careers (multiple people with 20+ year tenures)
- Award-winning team with recognition across sales, leadership and values
- Supportive, collaborative environment with strong training
- Focus on long-term development and solutions-based selling
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary + commission + bonus
- Industry-leading training and development
- Clear progression milestones
- Hybrid working options
- Incentives, socials and benefits