Aviation job website JSfirm (Booth N1913) is reporting a 134 percent increase in aviation job seekers using its website. Job seekers using the online employment postings represent all levels of experience, from entry-level candidates to seasoned executives. The company is predicting an increase in aviation job seekers through 2019 and into 2020. Concurrently, the number of companies advertising job openings on the site has increased by 117 percent compared with last year. JSfirm has provided resume database access exclusively for the aviation industry for the last 20 years.
Company executive director Abbey Hutter said JSfirm “constantly strives to develop new initiatives including industry partnerships, student outreach programs, and continually adding new website features and tools for our users.” She further characterized job-search activity as brisk, with a mix of entry-level job seekers and experienced employees exploring their employment opportunities for higher pay or other quality-of-life improvements.
"Among pilot candidates, we're seeing more activity across the board," Hutter told AIN, whether "regional airline pilots looking to upgrade or business aviation pilots looking for the next step up." She also said demand is rising for mechanics, service personnel and management positions.