Case Study

Northern Air Cargo

There are simply not enough people with the necessary skills to fill all of the open positions. This shortage of skilled workers has created a unique challenge for companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. They must find a way to recruit qualified candidates in a competitive market. Total Aviation Staffing understands this challenge and has developed a unique recruitment process that is specifically designed for the aviation and aerospace industry.

Client Profile

Northern Air Cargo has served as Alaska’s largest, all-cargo airline since 1956 and has grown to provide cargo and charter services across the country and beyond. NAC offers a variety of options for air transportation and the ability to help our customers find solutions to all of their shipment needs.

Northern Air Cargo is committed to providing safe, reliable and cost-effective aviation services for our customers and create a great place for our employees to build long-term career through teamwork, timely delivery of services, care in handling property, responsive customer service at all levels, and fair and consistent pricing.

Their Staffing Challenge

Northern Air Cargo was in need of a comprehensive search and selection recruitment model to find the best aviation and aerospace candidates. Many staffing agencies apply a one-size-fits-all approach to recruiting, but this fails to take into account the specific needs of each client.

Northern Air Cargo recognized that they needed a staffing partner with experience in the aviation and aerospace industry, specifically in finding qualified candidates for Maintenance Controllers and Aircraft Mechanics positions. Through a customized recruiting solution that included targeted sourcing, screening, and assessment tools, We were able to find the high-quality candidates they needed to fill their hard-to-fill positions. As a result of partnering with Total Aviation Staffing, Northern Air Cargo was able to save time and money while also filling their Maintenance Controllers and Aircraft Mechanic positions with top talent.

Our Solution

Recruiting is an important process for any business, but it can be especially challenging in the aviation and aerospace industries. There is a limited pool of qualified candidates, and the positions are often very specific.

To be successful, you need a recruitment partner who understands the industry inside and out. That’s where Total Aviation Staffing comes in. We have a deep understanding of the aviation and aerospace industries, and we use that knowledge to help businesses like Northern Air Cargo find the top talent they need.

Our team of experienced recruiters has a deep understanding of the skills and qualifications that are necessary to be successful in this industry. We use this knowledge to screen candidates and identify those who have the potential to be successful in aviation and aerospace roles. We then work with our clients to match them with the best candidates for their open positions. This process ensures that our clients are able to find the qualified workers they need to be successful.

Our comprehensive search & selection recruitment and attraction model. Designed specifically for aerospace specialists took approximately 4-6 weeks from the research stage to offer and acceptance.

It took about 1 week to produce a shortlist of pre-vetted and interviewed applicants to be reviewed.