Aviation Business News is once again on the search for the aviation businesses that are considered by their employers to be the sector’s best places to work.

Registrations are now open for the Best Places To Work In Aviation 2025 awards, an accolade that will put your business out in front as you meet the challenge of people and talent.

Last year, seven firms were named our inaugural Best Places winners including Dublin-based aftermarket services specialist EirTrade Aviation, whose chief executive Ken Fitzgibbon said:

“Every single member of the team at EirTrade Aviation is involved with ensuring that the company works to the highest levels of efficiency and professionalism, and we take great care to ensure that everyone is mentored and supported in their role.

“The more experienced managers are wholly engaged with our philosophy of training ‘on the job’ and share their knowledge and expertise to build technical and commercial wisdom.

“We are therefore delighted that our positive workplace culture has been recognised by receiving the Aviation Business News Best Places to Work in Aviation award. Receiving this award will show the industry that EirTrade is not only a great place to work, but also a great place to build a career.”

Chief executive of German cabin interiors supplier aviationscouts, 2024’s highest scoring winner, Thomas Bulirsch, said:

“Being recognised as a Best Place to Work in Aviation is a proud moment for aviationscouts. Our company thrives on teamwork, innovation, and a shared passion for aviation.

“We’ve built an environment where employees feel valued, engaged, and motivated to contribute to our success. Flexibility, career development, and a strong team spirit are at the heart of our company culture.

“This award confirms our commitment to creating a workplace where people love what they do. We will continue to grow and innovate while making aviationscouts an even better place to work.”

Another of the 2024 winners was California-based electronics and hardware supply chain specialist FDH Aero. Chief executive Scott Tucker said: “We are honoured to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in Aviation.

“This achievement reflects the passion, dedication, and collaboration of our entire team. Together, we’ve built a culture where people feel respected, empowered to be their authentic self, and accountable for providing superior customer service and supplier support.”

Lee Hayhurst, ABN editorial director, said: “The battle for people and talent is one which the aviation sector must engage with and earning the right to use a Best Places kitemark when recruiting is a mark that your business is valued as a place to forge a long and rewarding career.

“We’re looking forward to hearing about more fantastic employers in the sector this year who are doing their but to ensure that the industry is attracting and retaining the sort of skills that is desperately needs to ensure it has a vibrant and successful future.”

Read our special ABN Best Places To Work In Aviation winners supplement profiles the seven inaugural winners of the award. 

How Does It Work?

What we ask from you is simple. Employers are asked to fill out an in-depth questionnaire about their company, while employees are asked to take a survey.

These elements allow us to collect direct information and honest feedback about your workplace.

We need both pieces to conduct a thorough analysis of your organisation and complete a professional assessment to determine if you are one of the best.

We’ll take the data we collect and use it to produce company rankings and your individualised Employee Feedback Data Dashboard, which includes the information gathered from the surveys of your employees.

Are You Eligible To Enter?

There are a few requirements companies must meet to be eligible for our programme. You are eligible to participate if you:

• Have at least 15 full-or part-time permanent employees
• Are a publicly or privately held organisation
• Operate in the aviation sector (60% plus revenues generated from aviation)
• Predominantly supply services or products to the aviation sector
• Have been in business for at least one year, at the programme registration deadline

There are three different ways companies can participate.

• You can be an individual organisation with a Registered Company Number.
• You can be the parent or holding company of more than one organisation, with one Registered Company Number for all subsidiaries. The parent or holding company must register with all employees employed by it.
• You can be a subsidiary of a parent or holding company but register separately if each subsidiary has a different Registered Company Number. If you have more than one facility, branch, factory, office, or store, you must include all locations that operate under your Registered Company Number in the survey.

Enter Now

Firms have until June 13 to register and employee surveys will be completed by August 8. This year’s winners will be revealed in October. ENTER NOW AT BY CLICKING HERE