The answer is simple: we aren’t career recruiters.
We all started out in aviation — as pilots, engineers, and operations staff — before transitioning into recruitment.
When you work with us, you’re not speaking to generic consultants who just tick boxes on a job spec. We’re dedicated to connecting talent with the right job opportunities, and we understand your world as fellow aviation professionals.

Have you ever worked at a company where you felt disconnected from the people around you — where your values or working style just didn’t align with the company’s culture?
At V1, we do things differently to ensure that doesn’t happen. Traditionally, only candidates complete personality assessments during the hiring process. But at V1, we also ask our clients to complete a culture fit assessment first. This helps us understand each company’s culture, management style, and what makes them unique.
We believe that verifying qualifications and experience alone doesn’t lead to successful placements. For a truly effective match, both the candidate and the company need to be aligned — in values, mindset, and long-term goals.
Our approach focuses on connecting talent with job opportunities that resonate with their unique beliefs and perspectives. We recognize that everyone thinks differently, and when those differences don’t align with an employer’s culture, it can lead to frustration and short-lived roles.
Our recruitment solutions are designed to prevent that. We ensure candidates find environments that suit their personalities, and clients find team members who are genuinely aligned with their culture — creating long-term, successful partnerships for both sides.
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