Newest Placement: Chad Cundiff - CEO, Avex Aviation
The leading companies in Aviation & Aerospace turn to NorthStar to meet their executive staffing needs because we deliver candidates who make an immediate impact. NorthStar Group matches leadership opportunities with results-driven senior-level talent to help enterprises succeed and professionals flourish.
Led by industry veteran Craig Picken, NorthStar is unrivaled in its aviation and aerospace experience, knowledge and relationships. No other executive recruiting firm can claim a principal who is both a combat-decorated military aviator and a top-level, proven sales executive with two prominent aircraft manufacturers.
Aftermarket Services
Tier 2 and 3 Manufacturers
Tier 2 and 3 manufacturers of airframe, engine and avionics components
Aftermarket Parts and Distribution
Aircraft parts suppliers, warehousing, logistics and distribution specialists
DER/ PMA Material
FAA-qualified engineering, modification, manufacturing and certification of obsolete parts and materials
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO)
MRO Heavy Maintenance
Maintenance and Repair of airframes, major assemblies and structures
MRO- Aircraft Engines
Maintenance and Repair of turbofan, turbojet and turboprop engines
MRO Components
Maintenance and Repair of APUs, Landing Gear , Avionics and sub-assemblies
Business Transformation
Private Equity
Strategic partner to Private Equity firms looking to increase capabilities and performance of portfolio companies
Merger & Acquisitions
Key advisor to M&A partners on C-suite talent needs for both pre- and post-acquisition
Business Acceleration
Connecting enterprises with rainmakers who can drive growth and profitability
From The Marketplace
Market Updates
5 Injured As SWISS Airbus A330 Aborts Takeoff After Engine Fire In Delhi
Apr 26, 2026
5 Injured As SWISS Airbus A330 Aborts Takeoff After Engine Fire In Delhi … emergency crews descended on the stricken Airbus A330. The...
Korean Air delivers 5,000 Airbus A320 Sharklets
Apr 26, 2026
Korean Air delivers 5,000 Airbus A320 Sharklets … its 5,000th Sharklet for the Airbus A320 family, marking...
Back From The Desert: How 190 Airbus A380s Became Airlines' Most Valuable Asset In 2026
Apr 26, 2026
Back From The Desert: How 190 Airbus A380s Became Airlines' Most Valuable Asset In 2026 … aviation, especially for its manufacturer Airbus. Over the course...
Nouvelair takes delivery of its new Airbus A320neo
Apr 25, 2026
