For over 40 years, Airswift has connected businesses with the technical and engineering professionals they need to thrive. Our global network includes experts in fields such as energy, process, infrastructure and technology.
Our recruitment specialists are dedicated to enhancing workers' lives in the engineering sector while helping companies secure the best talent for their projects.
We are proud to maintain a 96% contractor satisfaction rate, achieved through our commitment to speed, agility, and mobility—ensuring clients can recruit specialist engineers quickly and effectively.
We've been recognised!
Airswift is proud to be ranked #46 on Staffing Industry Analysts' 2024 list of the largest staffing firms globally. Previously, we've has been recognised on similar lists, including:- Largest Staffing Firms Globally (2023)
- Largest Staffing Firms in the USA (2023)
- Largest Engineering Staffing Firms in USA (2023)
- Largest Engineering Staffing Firms globally (2023)
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Why choose Airswift?
We manage 60 offices worldwide, 1,000 employees and 9,000 contractors. Our global reach and talent pool are unmatched in the engineering recruitment industry.
Our connected infrastructure ensures unique project insights and agile talent acquisition. Whatever the project, we can help find and mobilise the best engineering talent.
Engineering Workforce Solutions
Talent Acquisition
We provide permanent recruitment and contractor management services.
Our talent acquisition offerings include:
- Engineering headhunting and retained search services: Our engineering recruitment specialists leverage their industry expertise and extensive network to identify and secure top talent for specialised roles.
- Contingent staffing and contractor management: We provide our clients with the flexibility to scale their workforce up or down without the administrative burden of managing contractors. We handle all the logistics, including payroll, compliance, and benefits, so you can focus on your core business.
- Direct hire and permanent recruitment: For clients who need to fill a critical role within their organisation, our team work with you to understand your unique requirements and identify candidates who meet those criteria. We handle everything from sourcing and screening to negotiating offers and onboarding.
- Board and executive search: Find the best leaders for your organisation. We strive to understand your strategic goals, values and culture before identifying the right candidates.
Employer of Record
For businesses looking to expand their operations internationally, speed and accuracy are critical when it comes to recruiting the right talent for their global projects.
Our Employer of Record services provide a flexible and cost-effective solution for companies seeking to establish a global presence while minimising their administrative burden.
We also offer a comprehensive suite of global mobility services designed to help firms hire internationally and mobilise talent around the world.
Our global immigration and visa services, mobilisation and logistics services, relocation management, and payroll and taxation services ensure that your workforce is compliant and ready to hit the ground running, no matter where your projects take you.
RPO & Managed Solutions
Airswift offers a comprehensive suite of managed solutions for talent management.
Our services encompass the full recruitment life-cycle, including:
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Supplier performance tracking to help you monitor and assess the performance of your staffing suppliers to maintain productivity, lower compliance risks and reduce costs.
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On-site support to ensure that your projects are staffed with the right people at the right time.
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Transition services for incumbent contingent workers to new staffing arrangements, ensuring a seamless and efficient process.
In addition, we offer recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions to streamline your hiring process and provide a cost-effective staffing solution. Our RPO solutions solve the problem of high recruitment costs and time-consuming processes by providing a comprehensive staffing solution that includes:
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Sourcing: We leverage our vast network of talent to find the best possible candidates for your cleantech projects.
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Screening: Our rigorous screening process ensures that you only receive resumes from the most qualified and suitable candidates.
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Onboarding: We handle all aspects of the onboarding process, including reference checks and other necessary paperwork.
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Talent management: We provide ongoing support and talent management services to ensure that your staffing needs are always met.
Consulting
At Airswift, we understand the unique staffing challenges facing STEM industries. That's why we've made it our mission to connect top talent with the organisations that need them most.
Tackling the talent gap is one of the biggest challenges of the energy transition. As the world races to build a more sustainable future, the demand for skilled professionals is skyrocketing – but supply isn't keeping up.
Our vast network of qualified candidates spans the globe, with expertise in energy, construction, technology and engineering.
Through our industry-leading workforce consulting we can help you with :
- Talent mapping
- Salary and market rate benchmarking
- Identification and delivery of cost savings
- Skills assessment
- Strategic workforce planning
- Performance and risk management advice
We connect engineering talent with innovative firms in the following industries
- Civil engineering and the construction industry
- Oil and gas (upstream, midstream, downstream and LNG)
- Renewable energy (wind, solar, hydropower, battery and energy storage)
- Power and utilities
- Mining and metals
- Petrochemicals and other industrial chemicals
- Manufacturing
- Technology
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Testimonials
Airswift is the most professional of engineering recruitment firms I have dealt with in many FPSO projects. Their dedication, timely intervention, effective communication and dissemination of important pandemic information such as Government directives, Advisories, Control and Safeguarding measures to NVUP staff are commendable.
PNG team were wonderful on their support with on boarding and whilst in quarantine. Very accommodating and amenable.
All the people I was in contact with were outstanding, friendly and always helpful, I made my life a lot easier. I would most definitely want to work with Airswift in the future. Cheers.
I've found having local support very helpful and Airswift have been overall very responsive
Strategic workforce scaling for 8 Rivers sustainability projects
Airswift supported 8 Rivers amidst its rapid growth following a $100 million investment. As an extension of 8 Rivers’ HR team, we provided comprehensive recruitment solutions, including headhunting, engaged search, and talent mapping, to build teams across engineering, project development, and corporate functions.
We developed salary structures, launched cobranded campaigns doubling 8 Rivers’ LinkedIn followers, and tapped Airswift’s global network to secure niche talent in hydrogen, specialty gas, and engineering, driving growth from 18 to 66+ employees in two years.
Comprehensive talent acquisition for Rovuma LNG project
In 2017, Airswift supported the Rovuma LNG project by providing engineering recruitment services in Maputo and Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. Leveraging talent mapping, candidate screening, onboarding, and compliance checks, Airswift sourced over 70 key positions locally and internationally, achieving a 100% placement rate for a national hiring programme.
As the largest supplier of national and expatriate consultants, Airswift ensured full compliance with local laws while delivering seamless recruitment and global mobility support, enabling the client to establish a strong local presence and meet their project demands effectively.
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Contractor recruitment and compliance for Sydney Metro
As expert engineering headhunters, Airswift was trusted to support the Sydney Metro project in Australia with recruitment for niche disciplines in ETCS, Signalling, Assurance, and Systems Engineering. To streamline their contractor model, Airswift provided clear cost breakdowns and ensured compliance across all operations.
By meeting individually with contractors, Airswift addressed concerns around contracts, insurance, timesheets, and expenses, making the transition seamless. The result was the successful transition of over 15 contractors and Airswift being recognised as a trusted agency for pre-identified contract resources across Australia.
Employer of Record solutions for Tyra Gas
Airswift supported the Tyra gas field redevelopment in the Danish North Sea, a $300M project spanning seven countries. We provided Employer of Record services, managing immigration, payroll, global mobility, and compliance for 140 contractors and 80 employees.
This included expatriation, repatriation, and local issue resolution. Airswift assigned a lead administrator to oversee and manage all migration efforts, ensuring seamless relocation and employment support. With responsive and reliable service, Airswift secured all work permits on time, enabling smooth operations across complex project locations.
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