The Best Countries To Work In Aviation

by Liz Seyi Digital marketing manager

The chance to take to the skies and cross borders may be very much central to the appeal of an aviation career, but even those involved in this industry don’t literally live in the air.

You’ll need to consider exactly where you wish to work, and as an experienced Aviation Recruiter here at TARCG, we would suggest that you consider the below popular nations.

United Kingdom

The UK’s aviation credentials will always be impeccable; it is, after all, home to the Royal Air Force (RAF), which is the world’s oldest independent air force and celebrates its 100^th anniversary in 2018.

As an aviation recruiter, we can also offer you many interesting opportunities to advance your aviation career in the UK, with current vacancies including those for B1 and/or B2 licensed engineers, as well as data inputters and an experienced Part M auditor/airworthiness evaluator.

United States

The US is the birthplace of aviation and remains one of the key destinations for those seeking aviation roles. There is certainly no country with as large or as prolific an aviation industry or market as the US, with the government also spending a staggering amount on military aircraft and military aircraft development.

However, you are not usually allowed to work in the US aerospace industry unless you are a US citizen, which deters many potential applicants. Nonetheless, we are presently advertising many intriguing vacancies for aviation positions in the US, such as for a Junior Finance Manager or Flight Dispatcher in Gary, Indiana.

Germany

With the annual turnover of the German air transport industry amounting to €23.2 billion as of 2015, the country is an obvious attraction for prospective or current aviation professionals. That is not least the case given its diverse culture, reasonable living costs and good work/life balance – Germans work about 35 hours a week on average, which is 20% less than UK employees.

You may therefore be interested in this B2 A320 and B737 NG opening in Stuttgart.

Qatar

The Middle East is a major growth market for aviation, with its combination of huge demand for aviation skills and a tiny local talent pool compared to the United States or Europe making it a lucrative place to live and work for many professionals. However, it is also a part of the world where cultural differences require foreigners to show a certain amount of discretion.

The region is certainly home to many major aviation employers, such as Qatar Airways, which was declared the best airline in the world for 2017 by consumer-aviation website Skytrax.

Do any of these countries especially interest you as the place to pursue the next stage of your aviation career? If so, don’t hesitate to partner with TARCG to be alerted to the latest opportunities.