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Global Aviation Staffing Experts
Specialists in aviation staffing, recruitment, and consulting. Take advantage of the opportunities in the aviation industry in 2025 and beyond with a comprehensive workforce solution.
For 40 years over 100 airlines and aviation companies have trusted us to recruit and resource their operations with the right staff and engagement models. Whether building long term talent pipelines, developing bespoke staffing models, or managing one-off projects, the team at Rishworth Aviation are ready to deploy our global staffing expertise.
Rishworth Aviation is part of the Empresaria Group plc, with a database of over 1 million candidates globally.
Our global recruitment network enables us to quickly find and recruit the right candidates across the aviation industry, anywhere in the world. We work across various roles, including:
 | Flight Operations
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 | Engineering & Maintenance
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 | Management & Executive
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Our Services
Recruitment Services
We have an enviable global recruitment network that can quickly access highly skilled and specialised candidates. Learn more >>
Personnel & Crew Leasing
A proven staffing engagement model to increase flexibility and reduce time & costs. Engage Personnel & Crew when needed, as needed. Learn more >>
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
RPO is when a company transfers all or part of its recruitment to an external provider. An RPO provider acts as an extension of the company’s HR/Recruiting function. Learn more >>
Consulting Services & Solutions
We provide specialist services to help our clients thrive in an ever-changing market. Learn more >>
Benefits of Working with Us
Using the right engagement models to suit your needs
Now, more than ever, optimal staffing solutions are required in the airline industry. We partner with clients to develop leasing arrangements, temporary contracts, independent contractor models, direct employment arrangements, or alternative bespoke solutions.Candidate reach and speed to fill roles
Our global networks combined with our robust digital marketing and comprehensive candidate database means we can quickly tap into talent pools, qualify candidates, and present quality short lists to our clients. We have a global recruitment operation that functions 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We understand the industry and can support your staffing from the flight deck all the way to your corporate office.Global HR & legal experts
From small to large projects. We have engaged staff and crews from over 200 countries, implemented new country bases and dealt with complex international legal, tax and payroll requirements. We are highly experienced in all manner of issues relating to global recruitment and workforce management.Reduce pressure on internal staff
Recruiting for certain job vacancies can produce large workloads. Rishworth Aviation can relieve pressure by performing all or some aspects of the recruitment process including sourcing, screening, document verification, reference checks, assessments, onboarding, and more, ensuring that internal teams can focus on best quality candidates that meet requirements.
Contact Us
Lewis Purcell
Managing Director
lewis.purcell@rishworthaviation.com
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Lewis brings a wealth of aviation experience within the APAC market, having worked with major aviation companies in Australia and Singapore over the past two decades to provide resourcing solutions. He has a deep understanding of staffing and resourcing solutions across flight crew, maintenance crew, C-suite, and other operational roles.
Based in Singapore, Lewis is passionate about the aviation industry and looks forward to connecting with our present and future partners to help build back aviation in 2025 and beyond.
Airline Testimonials
"Rishworth are professional and responsive. They know the market and put together a package that helped us secure the staff we needed. I heartily recommend the expert team at Rishworth to any airline looking for personnel or staffing solutions."
S. Torabally
Former EVP Flight Operations
Air Mauritius
"Rishworth has proved highly competent in providing high quality candidates who we are pleased to have represent our airline. They have developed excellent relationships and it's with great pleasure that we highly recommend Rishworth."
Capt. Linh
Chief Pilot
Vietnam Airlines