EP #012 - Aviation Growth Podcast

In this episode of the Aviation Growth Podcast, we connect with Craig Picken, Founder of NorthStar Group, an executive search firm that specializes in filling leadership roles in the Aviation, Aerospace, and Space industries. Last year, NorthStar was named one of Forbes Best Search Firms of 2020. Craig’s career in aviation includes over 2,000 hours as a Naval Flight Officer, stints in sales roles at both Gulfstream Aircraft and Bombardier Business Aircraft, some time in commercial real estate development, and now over 13 years in executive search.

Craig discusses some of the trends he is seeing in the industry, including changes in the hiring of executives, the entry of young professionals into aviation, PE investment in aviation businesses, the consolidation of aircraft charter and management segment, and the development of electric aircraft.

To connect with Craig on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigpicken/

To learn more about NorthStar Group: https://northstaresg.com/

To listen to Craig’s Podcast, The Aerospace Executive Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aerospace-executive-podcast/id1353891134

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