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At a Glance…
AeroProfessional partnered with DHL Bahrain to address their critical need for B767 pilots, and to provide flexible onboarding solutions. Through targeted volume recruitment campaigns, offering direct access to both Type-Rated and Non-Type-Rated crew, along with comprehensive contracting options, AeroProfessional successfully completed five campaigns over three years. These efforts consistently fulfilled DHL Bahrain's pilot requirements and achieved their long-term staffing stability goals for their specialised fleet.
The Situation…
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In the dynamic world of logistics and air cargo, maintaining a robust and skilled pilot workforce is vital. DHL Bahrain, a critical player in global air freight, faced significant challenges in scaling its B767 pilot team. Their primary hurdles were:
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Scarcity of B767 Type-Rated Crew: The B767 Type-Rating is rare in comparison to other Type-Ratings, leading to a limited global pool of qualified pilots and intense competition for their expertise. Attracting these highly sought-after professionals required a bespoke approach.
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Onboarding Flexibility: While DHL Bahrain aimed for long-term hires, permanent employment onboarding in Bahrain could be lengthy. They required a solution that could quickly bring pilots into service on a contract basis, ensuring immediate operational capacity while long-term arrangements were finalised.
The Solution…
AeroProfessional partnered with DHL Bahrain to overcome these challenges by developing a multi-faceted solution tailored to their unique requirements:
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Direct Access to Talent: Leveraging its extensive global network and deep industry expertise, AeroProfessional provided direct access to both B767 Type-Rated and Non-Type-Rated crew, significantly expanding the candidate pool.
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Comprehensive Recruitment Campaigns: The team dedicated the necessary time and attention to execute full, detailed recruitment campaigns, encompassing targeted job promotion, initial screening, in-depth interviews, and thorough background checks.
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Flexible Contracting Solutions: Crucially, AeroProfessional offered the ability to engage pilots on a contract basis. This allowed DHL Bahrain to onboard qualified crew swiftly, meeting immediate operational demands and providing a flexible pathway to potential permanent employment. This addressed the challenge of lengthy onboarding processes, ensuring continuity and efficiency.
The Results…
Over the past three years, AeroProfessional has successfully completed five distinct recruitment campaigns for DHL Bahrain. These efforts provided the following key outcomes:
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Fulfilled Immediate Operational Needs: Sufficient crew were provided to meet urgent staffing demands.
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Achieved Strategic Staffing Objectives: The right number of pilots were consistently available for current demands and future growth.
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Secured Long-Term Workforce Stability: A reliable pipeline of qualified pilots was built, enhancing preparedness for evolving operational needs.
Through this strategic partnership, AeroProfessional empowered DHL Bahrain to maintain optimal pilot staffing levels for its B767 fleet, ensuring operational continuity and supporting its critical role in global logistics.
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Our enduring relationship with DHL Bahrain has been built on trust and consistent delivery. Over three years and five campaigns, we've focused on understanding their exact pilot requirements and providing reliable, flexible solutions that genuinely support their ongoing operations. It’s truly been a pleasure to work with them, and we look forward to future campaigns and our continued partnership.
Rob Parker
Sales Manager
AeroProfessional
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AeroProfessional's tailored recruitment approach and contracting solutions have been instrumental in securing our B767 pilot needs. They are professional, approachable and deliver a consistent and high standard of qualified crew, including Type-Rated Pilots, meeting our recruitment requirements. AeroProfessional have significantly contributed to our long-term strategic staffing objectives.
Sam Sizeland
Director Flight Operations
DHL Bahrain
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