Protec Technical supplies the engineers, technicians, and specialists that OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and modification centres need to build, deliver, and certify aircraft to the world’s highest standards.
New aircraft programmes, production rate increases, and modification campaigns don’t wait for the talent market to catch up. The manufacturers who deliver on time are the ones who have access to the right people — before the need becomes critical.
Protec Technical has been placing aircraft manufacturing professionals for over 22 years. We understand the difference between a structural fitter and an assembly technician, what certification each role requires, and where in the world to find the people who have it.
How We Help
Contract Staffing — Skilled tradespeople and engineers for production surges, new programmes, or short-term campaigns.
Permanent Recruitment — Direct hire for engineering, quality, and management roles across the manufacturing lifecycle.
Programme Teams — Full team deployment for modification, retrofit, or production build programmes — mobilised and managed end-to-end.
International Sourcing — Access to qualified manufacturing professionals across the UK and internationally, with full deployment support.
Roles We Place
- Structural Fitters and Assemblers
- Sheet Metal Workers and Fabricators
- Composite Technicians and Laminators
- Avionics and Electrical Installation Engineers
- Systems Installation Technicians
- Design and Manufacturing Engineers
- Quality Inspectors and Quality Engineers
- Modification and Retrofit Technicians
- Production Planners and Managers
- Programme and Project Managers
We support OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and specialist modification centres — permanent and contract, individual roles and full teams.
The Protec Difference
Aircraft manufacturing relies on people who’ve done the job before. Our candidate network is built on over two decades of active relationships — not just a CV database. When you need a composite technician with specific programme experience, or a quality engineer who knows a particular certification regime, we know where to look.
Two Queen’s Awards for International Trade reflect our ability to source and deploy talent beyond UK borders — valuable for manufacturers operating across global supply chains.