Aviation recruiting on contingency
Yes. Response Aviation Search recruits pilots and flight crew on contingency: no retainer, no upfront fee, and a fee only when you hire.
Start a SearchHow it compares.
| Comparison | Typical retained search | Response Aviation Search |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront fee | Part of the fee before candidates are presented | None |
| When you pay | In stages through the search | Only when you hire |
| If no one is hired | Retainer usually not refunded | You owe nothing |
| Who you deal with | Often a partner, then a team | Andrew, start to finish |
Retained search firms typically charge part of their fee before you see a single candidate. We don’t. You get the full search and our counsel through the hire, and we only get paid when you’ve found someone you want to keep.
Everything we offer. None of the risk.
Contingency is not a lighter search. Every permanent search runs the same way: an intake on the mission, schedule, base and budget, and the people around the aircraft; direct, confidential recruitment of the strongest candidates in your type, most of them currently employed; assessment for skill, temperament, discretion and fit; and a small vetted slate, with counsel through interviews, compensation and the offer.
We want you to love who we bring you, so that’s the only time we’re paid.
One point of contact, from the first call to the start date.
You work directly with Andrew Gutterman from the first call to the start date. Your search is never handed to a team.
Call Andrew directly at +1 (929) 476-9598, or start a confidential conversation through the contact page.
Questions about contingency search.
- What’s the difference between retained and contingency aviation search?
- A retained search firm is typically paid part of its fee before candidates are presented, and in stages through the search. On contingency, there is no retainer and no upfront fee; the fee is earned only when you hire a candidate we introduce.
- Are there aviation recruiters that work on contingency?
- Yes. Response Aviation Search recruits pilots and flight crew on contingency: no retainer, no upfront fee, and a fee only when you hire.
- What happens if no one is hired?
- You owe nothing.
- Do I still get the full search?
- You get the full search and our counsel through the hire, and we only get paid when you’ve found someone you want to keep.
- Who runs the search?
- You work directly with Andrew Gutterman from the first call to the start date. Your search is never handed to a team.
Start a search. No fee unless you hire.
A confidential call with Andrew to scope your search, with no retainer and no upfront fee.
Start a SearchOr call Andrew Gutterman directly: +1 (929) 476-9598