Associate Consultant - Aerospace

Associate Recruitment Consultant – Aerospace MRO Mobility Division – Matchtech – Whiteley, Fareham (HQ) Start Your Career in One of the World’s Fastest-Growing Engineering Markets Looking to build a career where demand is guaranteed, progression is clear, and earnings potential is 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 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 Who we are: For over 40 years, Matchtech, part of Gattaca PLC, has helped organisations grow by solving their biggest talent challenges across the STEM landscape. Our vision is to be the STEM talent partner of choice. Our values - Trust, Professionalism, Ambition, and Fun - guide how we work with our clients, candidates, and each other. Combined with industry-leading training and tools, we’ll support you in building a career, not just a job. Our Recruitment Process: We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our recruitment process typically includes a mix of phone, video, and face-to-face conversations. If you need reasonable adjustments - such as interview questions in advance, written formats, flexible timings, or an office visit beforehand - tell us what would help, and we’ll make it happen.