Case Study: Air Transport International
The purpose of this case study is to highlight the successful partnership between Air Transport International (ATI) and Total Aviation Staffing (TAS) in addressing significant staffing challenges. ATI, a leading provider of air cargo services, collaborated with TAS to fulfill their urgent hiring needs for various critical aviation positions.
Client Profile
Background Information on Air Transport International Air Transport International (ATI) is a premier air cargo carrier providing comprehensive air cargo services to various clients worldwide. With a focus on safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction, ATI operates a diverse fleet of aircraft, delivering efficient and timely transportation solutions.
Business and Operations Overview ATI operates a robust network, supporting a wide range of cargo services, including express package delivery, heavy freight, and charter services. Their commitment to operational excellence and innovation has positioned them as a leader in the air cargo industry.
Culture and Workforce ATI fosters a culture of teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement. Their dedicated aviation professionals, including pilots, mechanics, and technicians, are instrumental in maintaining the high standards of service that ATI is known for.
Their Staffing Challenge
Specific Hiring Challenges ATI faced significant hiring challenges in filling specialized roles essential for their operations. These roles included First Officer, Lead A&P Mechanic, Lead Avionics Technician, and A&P Mechanic.
Comprehensive Recruitment Needs Finding the right candidates for these specialized positions was a complex and time-sensitive process. ATI needed a staffing partner with extensive experience in the aviation industry to meet their unique requirements.
Our solution
To address ATI’s staffing needs, Total Aviation Staffing implemented a comprehensive and tailored recruitment process. This solution involved close collaboration with ATI to understand their specific requirements, a thorough pre-screening and candidate selection process, and efficient coordination of interviews and feedback. This strategic approach ensured that qualified candidates were identified, evaluated, and onboarded within the desired timeframe.
Our Tailored Recruitment Process
- Position Evaluation TAS worked closely with ATI to understand their specific needs and role requirements. A detailed position specification document was created to guide the recruitment process.
- Pre-Screening – Initial Target List Potential candidates were identified based on ATI’s criteria, including research on competitor organizations and similar roles.
- Candidate Selection and Presentation Initial interviews were conducted, and progress was reported to ATI. Shortlisted candidates were presented with detailed reports.
- Arrange Client Interviews and Feedback TAS coordinated interviews between ATI and selected candidates, collecting and assessing feedback from both parties.
- Offer and Acceptance Reference checks were conducted, and offers were negotiated. TAS managed both successful and unsuccessful candidates throughout the process.
Outcomes Achieved
Through the recruitment process, TAS successfully filled the open positions within the desired timeframe. This had a positive impact on ATI’s operations, enabling them to meet their staffing goals and maintain their high standards of service.
Conclusion
Recruiting in the aviation and aerospace industries can be particularly challenging due to the specificity of the roles and the limited pool of qualified candidates.
Total Aviation Staffing understands this industry inside and out, helping businesses like Air Transport International find top talent. Our experienced recruiters know the necessary skills and qualifications, allowing us to effectively screen and match candidates to the right roles.
Our comprehensive recruitment model, tailored for aviation specialists, typically takes 4-6 weeks from research to offer and acceptance, with about 1 week to produce a shortlist of pre-vetted and interviewed applicants.