Astrum Talent has Launched

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:27:03 GMT

Introducing Astrum Talent — Led by Founder & CEO, Gary Tappin

After months of operating quietly behind the scenes, we are proud to officially announce the hard launch of Astrum Talent — and introduce its Founder & CEO, Gary Tappin .

Today marks the moment we bring the business fully into the frame. With over 15 years of global recruitment experience , Gary has built a reputation for forming genuine, long‑lasting partnerships across the Aviation and Aerospace sectors. Astrum Talent is the culmination of that work, vision, and passion.

About Astrum Talent

At Astrum Talent, we believe recruitment should be about people, not numbers . We’ve spent years shaping a model that focuses on relationships, impact, and long‑term success - not KPIs or transactional interactions.

With deep expertise across Aviation and Aerospace , we support clients across the DACH, Benelux, Scandinavian, French and wider European regions , placing world‑class talent in roles that shape the industry. Whether it’s a key engineer in Sweden, a project team in France, or a full talent build‑out for a scaling aerospace innovator, our reach extends far beyond the vacancy itself.

What sets us apart?

We treat people as individuals. Understanding ambitions, challenges, and what “success” should genuinely look like for them. We’re not chasing one-off placements – we're focussed on creating long‑term success stories.

A Note from Our Founder & CEO, Gary Tappin

"Hi, I’m Gary Tappin, Founder and CEO of Astrum Talent. I started this company with one simple goal: to keep building relationships that genuinely change lives. As a father of two, I wanted to create a business I could be truly proud of - one that puts people first and supports both clients and candidates in achieving their ambitions. That’s exactly what we do here, every day."

"We work in an industry that never stands still - where every new aircraft, innovation, and breakthrough is powered by extraordinary people. Supporting those driving this change is a privilege. From engineers shaping the future to organisations pushing boundaries in aviation and aerospace, we’re proud to play our part."

"Our commitment to honesty, trust, and long‑term partnership is what makes this work meaningful - and what makes Astrum Talent different."

Gary Tappin, CEO

Our Mission

We deliver a truly personal, high‑quality, and honest recruitment experience.
Our mission is to become the trusted partner of choice — building professional relationships rooted in pride, passion, honesty , and lasting success.

What Makes Us Different

Relationships always come first
Niche expertise across Aviation & Aerospace
Deep regional knowledge across Europe
Transparent, collaborative, long‑term partnerships
A commitment to shaping the industry’s future through better hiring practices

We work only with organisations and individuals who value open communication, mutual respect, and genuine collaboration.

Client Success Highlights

Scaling a German Aerospace Start‑up
We delivered a 15‑role retained build across engineering and leadership functions — even placing the internal recruitment manager who now leads their talent operations.

Relocating a Skilled Maintenance Team to Switzerland
An end‑to‑end permanent relocation solution for a major MRO provider, ensuring workforce continuity in a competitive landscape.

Supporting a New Engineering Facility Launch
Eight high‑calibre engineers hired within two months, safeguarding timelines and enabling successful facility activation.

Transforming a Client’s Recruitment Process
Improved hiring efficiency, a better candidate journey, and a notable increase in offer acceptance rates versus competitors.

Our Recruitment Focus Areas

Aviation Roles

Licensed Aircraft Engineers (B1/B2/C)
Sheet Metal Technicians
AOG Technicians
Electrical Systems Engineers
Airframe/Structural Engineers
Line/Base Maintenance Managers
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Leaders

Aerospace & eVTOL Roles

Propulsion Engineers
Systems Engineers
Mechanical & Electrical Systems Engineers
GNSS & RF Engineers
Embedded Software
Flight Test & Control Systems
Thermal Engineers

A New Chapter Begins

Today marks the official beginning of Astrum Talent’s journey - and with Gary now fully at the helm, we’re excited to bring this business to the forefront of the industry.

If you’re hiring, scaling, or exploring the future of Aviation & Aerospace, we’d love to support your next chapter too. Simply get in touch with Gary !

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